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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is special about the last letter they receive in the chapter?
(a) The letter is in Arthur's handwriting.
(b) The letter is very long.
(c) The letter came quickly.
(d) It is scented with Arthur's cologne.

2. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?
(a) The whole family lives in the closet.
(b) They are cowards.
(c) There are rumors of Jewish men being kidnapped.
(d) They don't hide.

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

4. 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.

5. What is Gerda's mother's name?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Helene.
(c) Hallah.
(d) Heather.

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

7. Where must Jewish women register to work?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Weigmanitz.
(c) Sonowitz.
(d) Wadowitz.

8. Gerda longs for what season to come and make her feel better?
(a) Spring.
(b) WInter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

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

10. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?
(a) The Germans have been defeated.
(b) The allies do not wish to help them.
(c) Their family has been killed.
(d) All men between fifteen and sixty must register.

11. Where must Jewish men register to work?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bolowitz.
(c) Sucha.
(d) Sonowitz.

12. What makes Gerda rethink rejecting the offer?
(a) She may has gotten to know Abek better.
(b) Working in Sosnowitz might have been a chance of freedom.
(c) She does not wish to be locked up in a camp.
(d) She does not wish to go to a death camp.

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

14. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Peter.
(c) Paul.
(d) Phillip.

15. What do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?
(a) Her piano.
(b) Her Hair.
(c) Her puppy.
(d) Her time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?

2. During her errands, who does Gerda get angry with?

3. Why does this person admire Gerda?

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

5. What happens on the trip?

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