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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerda keep to herself?
(a) The challenges of being with her parents.
(b) Her desire to commit sucide.
(c) Her sadness and dispair.
(d) Some letters are not really Arthur's.

2. What type of waltzes did they listen to on the trip?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Viennese.
(d) English.

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

4. Who is with Arthur?
(a) Danielle.
(b) Damon.
(c) David.
(d) Dan.

5. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?
(a) He can get nothing through to them.
(b) Letters.
(c) Letters & money.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?

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

3. What happens to Erika's mother and little brother?

4. How do Gerda's parents see Abek's advances towards Gerda?

5. Who takes Gerda to see Abek's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mr. Pipersberg treated when he goes to check on the fur factory?

2. What changes take place once the Nazis take over?

3. Why does Arthur go to visit his girlfriend and what does he find?

4. After the invasion, what are the Jews forced to do?

5. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

6. What does the family receive from Arthur?

7. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

8. How many Jews are left in the city of Bielitz?

9. What is Gerda's last meal with her family?

10. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

(see the answer keys)

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