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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 young man does Gerda meet in this chapter and why does he visit her every day?

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

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

4. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?

5. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Abek promise to bring Julius?

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

4. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

5. Does Gerda take the opportunity to work with Abek's sisters?

6. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

7. Why didn't Gerda's family escape sooner?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the story, Gerda gets married and moves to the US with her husband, Kurt Klein. Do you feel she should return to Poland to search for any remaining family or friends?

a. How has Gerda been able to honor the memories of her family and friends?

b. How has Gerda's experiences made her stronger?

Essay Topic 2

Peter, a friend of Arthur, visits the family to explain that Arthur's letters are being delayed by censors. Why does Peter fabricate this story? What do you think happens to Peter? Do you feel that Peter's character was a necessary part of the story? Why or Why not?

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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