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

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

3. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?
(a) The Nazis.
(b) American navy seals.
(c) Russian soldiers.
(d) French soldiers.

4. What is wrong with Helene?
(a) She is grieving Arthur.
(b) She feels sorry for herself.
(c) She wishes for the Germans to leave her country.
(d) She misses her healthy husband.

5. What are the Polish people hopeful for?
(a) They will be able to get themselves out of the country.
(b) The Germans will leave soon.
(c) That they will be rescued by the Allies.
(d) Their lives will be spared if they barter with the Nazis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family get food?

2. What rumors were prevalent while Gerda was on vacation?

3. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?

4. Why is she angry with this person?

5. What does Julius make Gerda promise?

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