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

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

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

4. What makes Gerda rethink rejecting the offer?
(a) She does not wish to go to a death camp.
(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 may has gotten to know Abek better.

5. 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, she is a good seamstress.
(c) No she has no interest to stay.
(d) Yes, as long as it will keep her safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?

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

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

4. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gerda's family give her for her birthday?

2. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

3. What horrible sign is hanging when Mr. Pipersberg goes to the factory?

4. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

5. What type of flower would Gerda pick with her mother?

6. Does Gerda take the opportunity to work with Abek's sisters?

7. On April 19, 1941, the Jews were ordered to do what?

8. Who visits Gerda's father while he is sick?

9. Where do Gerda and her family live in the Ghetto?

10. What does Gerda attempt to console herself with as things change?

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