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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. Why does a Nazi officer threaten Gerda in their home?
(a) She insulted him.
(b) She refused him food.
(c) She will not give up the location of her father.
(d) He is trying to proposition her.

2. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?
(a) Gerda's mother was pregnant and it would have been too hard on her.
(b) Gerda refused to leave.
(c) Gerda's mother was extremely sick.
(d) Gerda's father was recovering from a heart attack.

3. Where will Jewish men have to go?
(a) They must travel to Germany.
(b) An inner part of Poland.
(c) To America.
(d) They will have to stay home.

4. Who does Gerda convince to let her visit Abek's family?
(a) A Militz official.
(b) Frau Keuger.
(c) A fellow prisoner.
(d) Mrs. Berger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?

2. In the first part of the chapter, Gerda is given a note. What does the note say?

3. What is Gerda sorry about missing?

4. What language is Gerda learning?

5. What does Helene wish for Gerda to be throughout the rest of this horrible experience?

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