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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gerda's brother's name?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Alan.
(c) Abram.
(d) Arthur.

2. How do Gerda's parents see Abek's advances towards Gerda?
(a) They detest Abek.
(b) They would very much like Gerda to marry Abek.
(c) They like Abek, but would not force Gerda to marry him.
(d) Ungentlemanly.

3. How does Gerda feel about living in the Jewish Ghetto?
(a) Nervous and angry she is forced to move.
(b) Relieved that she will not be going to a concentration camp.
(c) Glad her parents will be with her.
(d) Angry for being robbed of her life.

4. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?
(a) Suse.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Ilse.
(d) Abek.

5. What time period does the book take place?
(a) From 1921-1939.
(b) From 1866 - 1890.
(c) From 1945-1965.
(d) From 1939-1945.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gerda spend most of her time before she is sent away?

2. What do Gerda and Helene do to make money?

3. Why does the winter seem to be so long?

4. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?

5. What does Arthur say in his letter?

(see the answer key)

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