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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 Julius make Gerda promise?
(a) To stay at home with him and Helene.
(b) To not marry someone she doesn't love.
(c) To go look for her brother.
(d) Not to commit suicide.

2. How many Jews are left in Gerda's village?
(a) 8000.
(b) around 300.
(c) around 500.
(d) 2000.

3. How old is Gerda when the book begins?
(a) 13.
(b) 21.
(c) 19.
(d) 15.

4. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?
(a) The quickness of the invasion.
(b) She feels numb and is stunned at nothing.
(c) That she feels happy the Nazis have come.
(d) The cowardice of the Polish people.

5. What language is Gerda learning?
(a) German.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) Algebra.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Jewish families are left in the Ghetto?

2. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?

4. What does Gerda keep to herself?

5. Where do the occupants of the Ghetto fear they will be sent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Gerda and other girls are sent to what camp?

2. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

3. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

4. Who does Gerda receive a letter from, and what is the letter about?

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

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

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

8. What must Jews wear sewn on their clothes?

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

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

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