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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. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?

2. What is Gerda sorry about missing?

3. How does the family get food?

4. After being separated from her mother, Gerda is sent to what town?

5. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

3. What must Jews wear sewn on their clothes?

4. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

5. What does the family receive from Arthur?

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

7. Gerda and other girls are sent to what camp?

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

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

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

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

Gerda manages to survive despite many close encounters with death:

a. What gave her the courage to carry on and survive?

b. Is there anything that Gerda should have done differently?

c. How have her experiences shaped the person that she became?

Essay Topic 3

When Gerda and her friends are taken to Landeshut by Director Keller, she says tat she feels like she has come home.

a. Why was she overcome with joy?

b. Why do you think Director Keller sent them to Landeshut?

c. Why does Gerda pretend to care for Abek?

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