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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 is Gerda's mother's name?
(a) Helene.
(b) Hallah.
(c) Heather.
(d) Hannah.

2. What type of job is Gerda given in the work camp? Does she enjoy the work?
(a) Desposes of trash; no.
(b) She sews clothing; yes.
(c) Gerda works in the garden; yes.
(d) She cooks for the camp; no.

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

4. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?
(a) They are being burned.
(b) Arthur has sent no letters.
(c) They are delayed due to censors.
(d) They were being kept by his girlfriend.

5. In the Spring of 1941, where are all Jews in Gerda's town forced to go?
(a) The Jewish Ghettos.
(b) College.
(c) Work Camps.
(d) Trade School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Weissmanns live in the Jewish Ghetto?

2. What are the Polish people hopeful for?

3. Who does Gerda make sure to say goodbye to before she leaves.

4. What do Mr. Pipersberg and Gerda's father have in common?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

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

4. What does Gerda's family give her for her birthday?

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

6. Why does Arthur go to visit his girlfriend and what does he find?

7. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

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

9. How many Jews are left in the city of Bielitz?

10. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

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