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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. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?
(a) 18 days.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 5 days.

2. How old is Gerda when the book begins?
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

3. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?
(a) The Nazi's steal their hair.
(b) The Jew's food rations are cut in half.
(c) They are killed in the woods.
(d) The Germans leave.

4. What rumors were prevalent while Gerda was on vacation?
(a) The war will soon be over!
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) War will start soon.
(d) Jews will be hunted down and put into the concentration camps.

5. What is special about the last letter they receive in the chapter?
(a) The letter came quickly.
(b) It is scented with Arthur's cologne.
(c) The letter is very long.
(d) The letter is in Arthur's handwriting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?

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

3. What is wrong with Helene?

4. Why is she angry with this person?

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

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