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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 Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He is beaten by Nazis.
(b) He is taken to prison.
(c) He steals all the Weissmann money.
(d) He is robbed.

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

3. What time period does the book take place?
(a) From 1866 - 1890.
(b) From 1921-1939.
(c) From 1939-1945.
(d) From 1945-1965.

4. What do Helene and Julius give Gerda for her birthday?
(a) A doll.
(b) A makeup case.
(c) A beautiful dress.
(d) An orange.

5. Where did Gerda and Helene vacation the previous summer before the invasion?
(a) Cannes.
(b) Paris.
(c) Bahamas.
(d) Krynica.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?

2. What is Gerda's brother's name?

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

4. How does the family get food?

5. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

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

7. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

8. What type of job do the women perform?

9. What is taken from Gerda?

10. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

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