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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 makes Gerda rethink rejecting the offer?
(a) She does not wish to be locked up in a camp.
(b) She does not wish to go to a death camp.
(c) Working in Sosnowitz might have been a chance of freedom.
(d) She may has gotten to know Abek better.

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

3. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Peter.
(c) Paul.
(d) Phillip.

4. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?
(a) They must register with the Nazis.
(b) Get tattoos of their names.
(c) They must give up all their food.
(d) They are not pressured to do anything.

5. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?
(a) They do not say goodbye.
(b) He refuses to fight.
(c) A chance to meet his girlfriend.
(d) The opportunity to go to a dance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of job is Gerda given in the work camp? Does she enjoy the work?

3. Where did Gerda and Helene vacation the previous summer before the invasion?

4. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?

5. Does Gerda wish to work at a factory for the rest of her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does it take the Germans to conquer Poland?

2. What is taken from Gerda?

3. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

4. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

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

6. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

7. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

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

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

10. What does Julius make Gerda promise?

(see the answer keys)

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