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

2. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?
(a) She is not empowered, only frightened.
(b) She can explore her freedom.
(c) She can take risks, because she doesn't have to worry about her parents.
(d) Her grief overcomes her and she cannot do anything.

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

4. To whom is Gerda able to vent her fears and frustrations?
(a) Helene.
(b) Julius.
(c) Ilse.
(d) Abek.

5. Where must Jewish men register to work?
(a) Bolowitz.
(b) Sucha.
(c) Sonowitz.
(d) Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens on the trip?

2. What do Gerda and Helene do to make money?

3. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?

4. What is special about the last letter they receive in the chapter?

5. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the family receive from Arthur?

2. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

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

4. What type of job do the women perform?

5. What must Jews wear sewn on their clothes?

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

7. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

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

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

10. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

(see the answer keys)

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