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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. What is Gerda sorry about missing?
(a) An experience with a boy.
(b) All of her friends.
(c) Her brother's presence.
(d) The life that a woman her age should have.

2. Why is she angry with this person?
(a) He insults her by making an advance.
(b) They tease her and call her names.
(c) He tells her Arthur will never come back.
(d) She tells her she is not pretty.

3. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?
(a) No, the Germans want to keep the Weissmanns in Poland.
(b) No, they are all hiding.
(c) Yes. It is fast apporaching.
(d) Yes. Only because they are escaping.

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

5. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?
(a) She does not take the threat seriously.
(b) She does not want to leave her home.
(c) She does not wish to upset her recovering husband.
(d) She thinks Gerda's uncle is a liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time period does the book take place?

2. Where do Gerda and her family live?

3. Where does Gerda lose Arthur's present?

4. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?

5. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?

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