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

2. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?
(a) some money.
(b) a necklace.
(c) a piece of glass.
(d) his love.

3. What happens on the trip?
(a) She falls in love with a boy.
(b) Her brother gets into fights with other vacationers.
(c) Her mother has an affiair with another man.
(d) Her father becomes extremely ill.

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

5. Where do the Weissmanns live in the Jewish Ghetto?
(a) In a large townhouse.
(b) In a small crowded apartment with another family.
(c) Over looking the river.
(d) In a shatty town.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?

3. What does the family learn about Arthur?

4. What do Mr. Pipersberg and Gerda's father have in common?

5. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

2. What is taken from Gerda?

3. Why didn't Gerda's family escape sooner?

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

5. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

6. What do the Weismanns sell to make ends meet?

7. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

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

9. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

10. What must Jews wear sewn on their clothes?

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