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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. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?
(a) No, her thoughts are devoid of the present.
(b) Yes. She thinks of ways to escape.
(c) Yes she contemplates ways to kill soldiers.
(d) No, because she is not very bright.

2. What is given to Gerda so that she can get out of the country?
(a) She is unable to get out of the country.
(b) Special identification.
(c) A different outfit.
(d) A car.

3. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?
(a) Abek.
(b) Abek's father.
(c) Abek's sister and mother.
(d) Abek's cousins.

4. Who does Gerda convince to let her visit Abek's family?
(a) Frau Keuger.
(b) A Militz official.
(c) A fellow prisoner.
(d) Mrs. Berger.

5. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?
(a) Gerda refused to leave.
(b) Gerda's mother was extremely sick.
(c) Gerda's mother was pregnant and it would have been too hard on her.
(d) Gerda's father was recovering from a heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gerda think the Jewish people did not resist the Germans' takeover of their lives?

2. Why does a Nazi officer threaten Gerda in their home?

3. After being separated from her mother, Gerda is sent to what town?

4. Where will Jewish men have to go?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

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

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

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

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

7. What is taken from Gerda?

8. What does the family receive from Arthur?

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

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

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