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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 Frau Aufsicht make several girls do for her entertainment?

2. What are the girls greatly appreciative to see do not exist at the camp?

3. What lie does the Camp Director tell the girls to burst their hope?

4. How old does Gerda turn on May 8th?

5. What does the Czech man announce to all of the scared Jewish women?

Short Essay Questions

1. Newly arriving girls tell Gerda what hopeful news?

2. On May 6, 1949, Frau Kugler announces that the girls will be moved where?

3. What does Gerda learn about Abek's family in Sosnowitz?

4. After Ilse's death, what is the next town the girls stop in?

5. When is Gerda given an identifying number?

6. What has Abek given up to be with Gerda?

7. When and where are they girls forced to go after arriving at Marzdorf?

8. How does Gerda say goodbye to Abek?

9. Finally, after marching, where do the girls arrive?

10. What must the girls wear once they have been registered at the camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

At one poignant moment of the story, Gerda and her mother are separated.

a. Why did the German's separate the Jewish families?

b. Did this make Gerda stronger or weaker?

c. Do you think that being separated from her family helped her survive and why?

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