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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?
(a) The Nazi's steal their hair.
(b) The Jew's food rations are cut in half.
(c) The Germans leave.
(d) They are killed in the woods.

2. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?
(a) The Germans have been defeated.
(b) All men between fifteen and sixty must register.
(c) The allies do not wish to help them.
(d) Their family has been killed.

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He is taken to prison.
(b) He is beaten by Nazis.
(c) He is robbed.
(d) He steals all the Weissmann money.

4. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 18 days.
(d) 2 years.

5. What type of waltzes did they listen to on the trip?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Viennese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?

2. How old is Gerda when the book begins?

3. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?

4. How does the family get food?

5. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?

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