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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?
(a) A church.
(b) A new grocery store.
(c) A work camp for women.
(d) A young boys camp.

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

3. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?
(a) They think all of their money will be stolen.
(b) They fear the wrath of the Russians.
(c) They do not have money to pay off their creditors.
(d) They are concerned because they are of Jewish heritage.

4. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?
(a) Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(b) No One is Allowed Inside.
(c) Dogs Not Allowed on Premises.
(d) Dogs and Jews Not Allowed to Enter.

5. What happens to Erika's mother and little brother?
(a) They flee to America.
(b) They are resuced by Allied forces.
(c) They are taken to the middle of town square and killed.
(d) They are sent hastily to a work camp.

6. How many Jewish families are left in the Ghetto?
(a) 250 families.
(b) 1000 families.
(c) 50 families.
(d) 500 families.

7. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?
(a) Yes. It is fast apporaching.
(b) Yes. Only because they are escaping.
(c) No, they are all hiding.
(d) No, the Germans want to keep the Weissmanns in Poland.

8. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?
(a) Russian soldiers.
(b) The Nazis.
(c) French soldiers.
(d) American navy seals.

9. After being separated from her mother, Gerda is sent to what town?
(a) Grantez.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Auswitch.
(d) Sosnowitz.

10. To whom is Gerda able to vent her fears and frustrations?
(a) Abek.
(b) Helene.
(c) Ilse.
(d) Julius.

11. Where does Gerda lose Arthur's present?
(a) Ukraine.
(b) Czechoslovakia.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Sweden.

12. What do Helene and Julius give Gerda for her birthday?
(a) A makeup case.
(b) A beautiful dress.
(c) A doll.
(d) An orange.

13. Why does the winter seem to be so long?
(a) This year it is a harsh, cold long winter.
(b) Gerda feels scared about what is to come.
(c) She never knows if she will survive to the next day.
(d) Gerda wondering where her family is.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?

2. When is Gerda's birthday?

3. What must Jews now wear?

4. How many Jews are left in Gerda's village?

5. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?

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