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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. What is Gerda sorry about missing?
(a) Her brother's presence.
(b) All of her friends.
(c) An experience with a boy.
(d) The life that a woman her age should have.

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

3. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?
(a) Because Erika's mother is a single woman who cannot defend herself.
(b) They were treated very kindly by the Germans.
(c) They escape before having to confront the Nazis.
(d) In an attempt to dehumanize the Jews and their deaths.

4. What kinds of letters does Gerda get from Abek?
(a) Sad, depressing letters.
(b) Letter of remorse for his family.
(c) Letters expressing anger.
(d) Romantic feelings.

5. At the end of Chapter 6, what is Gerda informed of?
(a) She will be leaving the camp.
(b) The Nazis will allow a special marriage license between Gerda and Abek.
(c) Ilse has died.
(d) Her mother has died.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerda console herself?

2. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?

3. Where do the girls that are still alive end their journey?

4. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?

5. To whom is Gerda able to vent her fears and frustrations?

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