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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 do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?
(a) Her piano.
(b) Her Hair.
(c) Her time.
(d) Her puppy.

2. Where will Jewish men have to go?
(a) To America.
(b) They must travel to Germany.
(c) They will have to stay home.
(d) An inner part of Poland.

3. How does Gerda console herself?
(a) She buys herself a treat.
(b) She cannot console herself at all.
(c) She thinks about the good times.
(d) She writes a poem.

4. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?
(a) A young boys camp.
(b) A work camp for women.
(c) A church.
(d) A new grocery store.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the rumors surrounding the men that leave?

2. To whom is Gerda able to vent her fears and frustrations?

3. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?

4. Gerda longs for what season to come and make her feel better?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Arthur give Gerda?

3. What does Helene tell Gerda as they are separated?

4. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

5. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

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

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

8. What does the family receive from Arthur?

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

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

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