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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. How many Jewish families are left in the Ghetto?
(a) 1000 families.
(b) 250 families.
(c) 50 families.
(d) 500 families.

2. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?
(a) All men between fifteen and sixty must register.
(b) Their family has been killed.
(c) The Germans have been defeated.
(d) The allies do not wish to help them.

3. How does Gerda feel about living in the Jewish Ghetto?
(a) Nervous and angry she is forced to move.
(b) Glad her parents will be with her.
(c) Angry for being robbed of her life.
(d) Relieved that she will not be going to a concentration camp.

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

5. Where does Gerda lose Arthur's present?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Czechoslovakia.
(d) Ukraine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time period does the book take place?

2. What is Gerda sorry about missing?

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

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

5. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

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

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

5. What does Julius make Gerda promise?

6. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

7. On April 19, 1941, the Jews were ordered to do what?

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

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

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

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