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

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

3. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?
(a) Money.
(b) Letters.
(c) He can get nothing through to them.
(d) Letters & money.

4. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?
(a) All men between fifteen and sixty must register.
(b) The allies do not wish to help them.
(c) The Germans have been defeated.
(d) Their family has been killed.

5. Where do Gerda and her family live?
(a) Czech Republic.
(b) Bielitz.
(c) Paris.
(d) Munich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?

2. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?

3. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?

4. When is Gerda's birthday?

5. What do Helene and Julius give Gerda for her birthday?

(see the answer key)

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