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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. Although Germany seems to be under siege, what do all the prisoners and SS guards continue to do?
(a) March onward.
(b) Kill girls.
(c) Their cruelty towards women.
(d) Running the concentration camp.

2. How does Gerda spend her "free time" at the new camp?
(a) Wiriting letters to Abek.
(b) Meeting new girls at the camp.
(c) Creating plays.
(d) Thinking about her family.

3. What are the rumors surrounding the camp about Poland?
(a) America has been taken over by the Germans.
(b) The Russians have taken control of Poland.
(c) The Nazis have won.
(d) The war will soon be over.

4. Why is Abek hurt by Gerda's hug?
(a) Gerda does not look at Abek as she hugs him.
(b) She kisses him instead.
(c) She refuses to hug him.
(d) It lacks passion and love.

5. What is the most dangerous part of the new camp, Grunberg?
(a) The barracks; guards attempt to sexually assault the girls.
(b) The shower/gas chamber.
(c) Spinnerei (the spinning room).
(d) The fields; prisoners are randomly shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of hope does Frau Kugler give Gerda?

2. As they arrive at the new camp, an intimidating woman named Frau Aufsicht, holds a frightening __________.

3. Luckily for Gerda and Ilse, they are selected to go to what new camp?

4. What hard work group is Gerda assigned to at the new camp?

5. As the girls approach ________, bombs are falling on the city.

Short Essay Questions

1. Newly arriving girls tell Gerda what hopeful news?

2. How does Gerda say goodbye to Abek?

3. How is Abek able to eventually see Gerda?

4. When does Gerda meet Frau Kugler?

5. What good news does the American guard give the girls after their marching is complete?

6. How old is Gerda when she goes to see Burnberg for the first time?

7. How does Gerda acquire poison?

8. In order to crush the girls' spirits what does the new camp director tell them?

9. What has Abek given up to be with Gerda?

10. What must the girls wear once they have been registered at the camp?

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