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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. Where do the occupants of the Ghetto fear they will be sent?
(a) To central Germany.
(b) To Russia.
(c) To be homeless.
(d) Auschwitz or other labor camps.

2. What is Gerda's brother's name?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Alan.
(d) Abram.

3. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?
(a) He figures out a way to secure his childrens passage to America.
(b) He uses his high power job to get them tickets out of Germany.
(c) He gives his children weapons to protect themselves.
(d) He asks his daughter and son to leave with family friends.

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

5. What is Gerda sorry about missing?
(a) All of her friends.
(b) An experience with a boy.
(c) Her brother's presence.
(d) The life that a woman her age should have.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?

2. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?

3. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?

4. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?

5. What do Gerda and Helene conceal from Julius?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Arthur give Gerda?

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

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

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

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