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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 did Sara say one of the midgets died?

2. Who is introduced at the start of Chapter 9?

3. What happened to Lisette after the success of the group led by her husband?

4. How did the bread thief justify her crime?

5. How long had Sara been in the infirmary at the start of Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Sara say about the term Auschwitz in Chapter 18?

2. What was the worst time of Auschwitz according to Sara in Chapter 19?

3. What scared Sara about roll call in Chapter 13?

4. When did Sara say that no modesty was permitted in Auschwitz?

5. Why does Erika dislike Orli Reichert according to Sara in Chapter 11?

6. Why did Esther seek Sara out and what happened to Esther in Chapter 17?

7. What did Sara find out about Natasha and what happened the following day?

8. How did Sara differentiate between group of Jews present in Auschwitz?

9. Why were the Germans delighted according to Sara during her trip to Auschwitz?

10. How did Cyla change after her time with Taube?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the SS decided to evacuate them on April 30th, Sara took her chances and stayed behind with others, hiding in the haystacks. They rejoiced to see the Germans flee, much like they did as prisoners in the camp. Students should discuss why they may have chosen to stay behind and determine the reason for staying behind instead of fleeing. Students should use the text to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 2

In January 1945, those imprisoned at Auschwitz were forced on a death march to Ravensbruck, a concentration camp located in Eastern Germany. Those who could not keep up or were ill were shot. Examine the significance and purpose of the death march, using the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Some of those incarcerated in Auschwitz and other concentration camps under the Nazi regime participated in the resistance movement. Discuss the purpose, goals, and objectives of the resistance movement and examine what happened to the movement and those involved. Analyze whether you think they were successful in their efforts and use the text and secondary sources to support your conclusions about the resistance.

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