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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. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?

2. What do Mr. Pipersberg and Gerda's father have in common?

3. What does the family learn about Arthur?

4. What does Gerda keep to herself?

5. How many Jewish families are left in the Ghetto?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the family receive from Arthur?

2. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

3. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

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

5. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

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

7. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gerda's family (and others) puts up little or no resistance against the Germans when they were invaded. Why didn't more Jews resist? Do you think that resisting against German forces would have helped or made things worse? Why were Gerda's neighbors giving the Germans flowers and praise?

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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