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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As time goes by, Abek's state of mind is _____________.
(a) descending into deep depression.
(b) obsessed with Gerda.
(c) loosing its hold on reality.
(d) gathering strength.

2. What do the girls pray for every night?
(a) Their lives to return back to normal.
(b) That the English will bomb the Germans.
(c) Survival.
(d) More food and water.

3. What is Malvine Berger's role in the camp?
(a) She is a cruel work mistress.
(b) She is the senior Jewess at the camp.
(c) She is a prisoner like the other women.
(d) She comforts all the girls.

4. How does the family get food?
(a) They still have rations for the government.
(b) A friend brings them food every week.
(c) They go to the store.
(d) They can only buy it on the black market.

5. What opportunities do Abek's sisters offer Gerda?
(a) An opportunity to go to Russia.
(b) A post as a teacher.
(c) The chance to flee to America.
(d) A chance to work in the local sewing workhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words describe Frau Kugler?

2. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?

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

4. What makes Gerda rethink rejecting the offer?

5. What does Gerda keep to herself?

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