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

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

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

4. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?
(a) In an attempt to dehumanize the Jews and their deaths.
(b) Because Erika's mother is a single woman who cannot defend herself.
(c) They escape before having to confront the Nazis.
(d) They were treated very kindly by the Germans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerda keep to herself?

2. In the Spring of 1941, where are all Jews in Gerda's town forced to go?

3. Why do Gerda and her friend spend so much time in the town's graveyard?

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

5. Where must Jewish men register to work?

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