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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where must Jewish women register to work?

2. What do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?

3. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?

4. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?

5. Where does Gerda lose Arthur's present?

Short Essay Questions

1. What must Jews wear sewn on their clothes?

2. What do the Weismanns sell to make ends meet?

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

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

5. What is taken from Gerda?

6. What does Julius make Gerda promise?

7. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several parts of the story Gerda mentions the garden that once belonged to her family:

a. What was special about the garden in Gerda's mind?

b. How did the garden play a part in her father's recovery?

c. Why was Gerda forced to say goodbye to the garden she loved so much?

Essay Topic 2

At one point we are introduced to Mr Pipersberg who is Gerda's father's business partner. What is the significance of this character? What is the common interest that Mr. Pipersberg and Julius share? What happens when Mr. Pipersberg tries to enter the fur factory?

Essay Topic 3

During the story, some of the characters acquire poison for themselves of for their children. Why do some of the families force their children to take the poison?

a. Do you feel that this is necessary?

b. Does Gerda ever use the poison that she traded her pendant for?

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