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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 is Gerda's new destiny?

2. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?

3. What happens on the trip?

4. What do Gerda and Helene do to make money?

5. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

4. Who does Gerda receive a letter from, and what is the letter about?

5. What does Arthur give Gerda?

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

7. What is taken from Gerda?

8. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

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

10. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

During the war, Gerda meets a character named Frau Kugler. In what way was the character relevant to the story?

a. Why does Frau Kugler help Gerda during the book?

b. Do you feel that this character had a positive or negative effect on Gerda's views of the Germans?

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