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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?
(a) Her grief overcomes her and she cannot do anything.
(b) She can explore her freedom.
(c) She is not empowered, only frightened.
(d) She can take risks, because she doesn't have to worry about her parents.

2. What words describe Frau Kugler?
(a) Stupid and inept.
(b) Grim and militaristic.
(c) Strange.
(d) Secretly kind.

3. How are the girls forced to travel to the next camp?
(a) Carrying all their belongings and running.
(b) By crowded trucks.
(c) Running along side a car.
(d) By walking in the snow.

4. Why does Frau Kugler make a very sick Gerda go to work one day?
(a) She is cruel.
(b) Frau Kugler wants to prove that she is strong and mean.
(c) To prove she is well. Sick prisoners would go to Auschwitz.
(d) She wants Gerda to suffer.

5. Where must Jewish women register to work?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Sonowitz.
(c) Wadowitz.
(d) Weigmanitz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the girls finally allowed to dry their clothes and get warm food?

2. Who does Gerda convince to let her visit Abek's family?

3. What opportunities do Abek's sisters offer Gerda?

4. What are the Polish people hopeful for?

5. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?

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