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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) It is scented with Arthur's cologne.
(b) The letter came quickly.
(c) The letter is in Arthur's handwriting.
(d) The letter is very long.

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

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

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

5. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?
(a) Gerda's father was recovering from a heart attack.
(b) Gerda's mother was pregnant and it would have been too hard on her.
(c) Gerda's mother was extremely sick.
(d) Gerda refused to leave.

6. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?
(a) They are killed in the woods.
(b) The Germans leave.
(c) The Nazi's steal their hair.
(d) The Jew's food rations are cut in half.

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

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

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

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

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

12. What do Gerda and Helene conceal from Julius?
(a) Gerda's pregnancy.
(b) Arthur's fighting.
(c) Helene's infidelity.
(d) That war will be soon.

13. 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 escape before having to confront the Nazis.
(c) They were treated very kindly by the Germans.
(d) In an attempt to dehumanize the Jews and their deaths.

14. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?
(a) She does not wish to upset her recovering husband.
(b) She thinks Gerda's uncle is a liar.
(c) She does not take the threat seriously.
(d) She does not want to leave her home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Gerda wish to work at a factory for the rest of her life?

2. Where is Helene forced to go as the chapter ends?

3. How does Gerda console herself?

4. What news does Gerda receive from her friend, Erika?

5. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?

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