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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Gerda turn down the offer?
(a) She says the officers at her camp will not let her stay.
(b) She insults Abek's mother.
(c) She takes the offer.
(d) She is dragged back to her camp.

3. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?
(a) Yes she contemplates ways to kill soldiers.
(b) Yes. She thinks of ways to escape.
(c) No, because she is not very bright.
(d) No, her thoughts are devoid of the present.

4. Does Gerda wish to work at a factory for the rest of her life?
(a) No, she wants to be a mother and work more interesting jobs.
(b) Yes, as long as it will keep her safe.
(c) Yes, she is a good seamstress.
(d) No she has no interest to stay.

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

6. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?
(a) A chance to meet his girlfriend.
(b) He refuses to fight.
(c) They do not say goodbye.
(d) The opportunity to go to a dance.

7. Where is Helene forced to go as the chapter ends?
(a) Home to take care of her husband.
(b) To go to Russia.
(c) To a death camp.
(d) To march into the woods.

8. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?
(a) They come to the aide of their Jewish friends.
(b) They welcome the Nazis and thank them for liberation.
(c) Many do not know how to react.
(d) They revolt against the Nazis.

9. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He steals all the Weissmann money.
(b) He is beaten by Nazis.
(c) He is robbed.
(d) He is taken to prison.

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

11. What news does Gerda receive from her friend, Erika?
(a) She is being sent to a work camp.
(b) Erika is to marry her love, Henrek.
(c) She will graduate college soon.
(d) She is pregnant.

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

13. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?
(a) They must register with the Nazis.
(b) Get tattoos of their names.
(c) They are not pressured to do anything.
(d) They must give up all their food.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda's new destiny?

2. What is Gerda sorry about missing?

3. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?

4. Gerda longs for what season to come and make her feel better?

5. What do Gerda and Helene do to make money?

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