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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. How is Abek allowed to see Gerda?

2. What does Gerda have to completely relearn?

3. On the walk, Gerda is called out by a guard. Gerda thinks she will be shot, but what must she really do?

4. Where do the girls that are still alive end their journey?

5. How long has it been since Gerda was allowed to take a bath?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gerda sad as the girls march away from Helmbrecht?

2. When does Gerda meet Frau Kugler?

3. In order to crush the girls' spirits what does the new camp director tell them?

4. How is Abek able to eventually see Gerda?

5. How long is Gerda at the camp?

6. What date are the girls forced to go to their new camp?

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

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

9. What is the name of the kind US soldier that helps to liberate Gerda?

10. How does Gerda acquire poison?

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

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 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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