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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 the sign outside of the fur factory say?
(a) Dogs Not Allowed on Premises.
(b) Dogs and Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(c) No One is Allowed Inside.
(d) Jews Not Allowed to Enter.

2. What happens to Erika's mother and little brother?
(a) They are sent hastily to a work camp.
(b) They are taken to the middle of town square and killed.
(c) They flee to America.
(d) They are resuced by Allied forces.

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

4. How does Gerda turn down the offer?
(a) She is dragged back to her camp.
(b) She insults Abek's mother.
(c) She says the officers at her camp will not let her stay.
(d) She takes the offer.

5. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?
(a) Abek.
(b) Ilse.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Suse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?

2. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?

3. What is wrong with Helene?

4. What time period does the book take place?

5. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

3. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

4. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

5. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

6. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

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

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

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

10. What must Jews wear sewn on their clothes?

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