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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 is different about the new camp?
(a) It is cleaner and nicer than Dulag.
(b) The guards are meaner.
(c) It is very dirty.
(d) The guards are nicer.

2. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?
(a) Abek's sister and mother.
(b) Abek.
(c) Abek's father.
(d) Abek's cousins.

3. In the first part of the chapter, Gerda is given a note. What does the note say?
(a) That Gerda has been given permission to stay in Sosnowitz.
(b) That her parents are alive.
(c) That she will be transferred to a different camp.
(d) Abek wishes to marry her.

4. What are the Polish people hopeful for?
(a) They will be able to get themselves out of the country.
(b) The Germans will leave soon.
(c) Their lives will be spared if they barter with the Nazis.
(d) That they will be rescued by the Allies.

5. What are the rumors surrounding the camp about Poland?
(a) The Russians have taken control of Poland.
(b) The Nazis have won.
(c) America has been taken over by the Germans.
(d) The war will soon be over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Germany seems to be under siege, what do all the prisoners and SS guards continue to do?

2. How does Abek look when Gerda is finally allowed to see him?

3. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?

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

5. What do the girls pray for every night?

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