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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arthur say in his letter?
(a) He wishes for Gerda to be strong.
(b) He will be promoted.
(c) He wants to marry his girlfriend.
(d) The German treat him well.

2. What do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?
(a) "Go away."
(b) "We Welcome You."
(c) "Thank you for saving us."
(d) "Heil Hitler."

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

4. Who does Gerda make sure to say goodbye to before she leaves.
(a) Nan.
(b) Nacy.
(c) Niania.
(d) Natalie.

5. How old is Gerda when the book begins?
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

6. What is given to Gerda so that she can get out of the country?
(a) A car.
(b) She is unable to get out of the country.
(c) A different outfit.
(d) Special identification.

7. Why does Gerda think the Jewish people did not resist the Germans' takeover of their lives?
(a) Gerda does not know what to think.
(b) They thought someone would come to their rescue.
(c) She thought they were stronger to fight back.
(d) They believed the Germans had more humanity in them.

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

9. What must Jews now wear?
(a) A Star of David necklace.
(b) Blue colored attire.
(c) The star of David and the word "Jew" on their clothes.
(d) Specific shoes.

10. Why is she angry with this person?
(a) She tells her she is not pretty.
(b) He tells her Arthur will never come back.
(c) They tease her and call her names.
(d) He insults her by making an advance.

11. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?
(a) He gives his children weapons to protect themselves.
(b) He figures out a way to secure his childrens passage to America.
(c) He uses his high power job to get them tickets out of Germany.
(d) He asks his daughter and son to leave with family friends.

12. Who does Gerda convince to let her visit Abek's family?
(a) Frau Keuger.
(b) A Militz official.
(c) A fellow prisoner.
(d) Mrs. Berger.

13. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?
(a) She feels numb and is stunned at nothing.
(b) The quickness of the invasion.
(c) That she feels happy the Nazis have come.
(d) The cowardice of the Polish people.

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

15. Where do the occupants of the Ghetto fear they will be sent?
(a) To central Germany.
(b) Auschwitz or other labor camps.
(c) To Russia.
(d) To be homeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?

2. Why does the winter seem to be so long?

3. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?

4. Why do Gerda and her friend spend so much time in the town's graveyard?

5. Where did Gerda and Helene vacation the previous summer before the invasion?

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