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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Gerda able to vent her fears and frustrations?
(a) Ilse.
(b) Helene.
(c) Julius.
(d) Abek.

2. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?
(a) He gives his children weapons to protect themselves.
(b) He figures out a way to secure his childrens passage to America.
(c) He asks his daughter and son to leave with family friends.
(d) He uses his high power job to get them tickets out of Germany.

3. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?
(a) Peter.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Phillip.
(d) Paul.

4. What happens on the trip?
(a) Her brother gets into fights with other vacationers.
(b) Her mother has an affiair with another man.
(c) Her father becomes extremely ill.
(d) She falls in love with a boy.

5. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?
(a) young women.
(b) young men.
(c) boys.
(d) girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Helene?

2. What is special about the last letter they receive in the chapter?

3. What time period does the book take place?

4. What are the rumors surrounding the men that leave?

5. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?

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