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

2. During her errands, who does Gerda get angry with?

3. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?

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

5. Where must Jewish women register to work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

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

3. What type of job do the women perform?

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

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

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

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

8. What type of flower would Gerda pick with her mother?

9. What does Julius make Gerda promise?

10. What does Gerda attempt to console herself with as things change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gerda creates her own propaganda to keep up the girls' spirits. Does this help them carry on? Do you think it was the right thing to do? What other ways could Gerda help the girls to keep them optimistic?

Essay Topic 2

There are several parts of the story where the girls are beaten for eating bread or simply forced to march for days at a time without food:

a. Why would the Germans want to keep them malnourished?

b. What affects does this have on some of the girls?

c. What do they eat instead of bread to help keep them alive?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Ilse. How does she strengthen Gerda to carry on throughout their struggle for survival? How does Ilse's death change Gerda's resolve?

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