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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 does the family learn about Arthur?
(a) He is safe in Russia.
(b) He is being held in Poland.
(c) All his friends have been killed.
(d) He is breaking up with his girlfriend.

2. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?
(a) Many do not know how to react.
(b) They revolt against the Nazis.
(c) They come to the aide of their Jewish friends.
(d) They welcome the Nazis and thank them for liberation.

3. What does Arthur say in his letter?
(a) He will be promoted.
(b) He wants to marry his girlfriend.
(c) He wishes for Gerda to be strong.
(d) The German treat him well.

4. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?
(a) Paris has been invaded by the Nazis.
(b) The family dog has died.
(c) Julius has died.
(d) Arthur was injured in an attack.

5. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?
(a) Arthur has sent no letters.
(b) They were being kept by his girlfriend.
(c) They are being burned.
(d) They are delayed due to censors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?

2. What must Jews now wear?

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?

4. How many Jews are left in Gerda's village?

5. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?

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