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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stan warn Becca in Chapter 16?
(a) That the weather is awful in Europe this time of year.
(b) Not to be disappointed if her research turns up something less than hoped.
(c) That she should be careful of pickpockets.
(d) That she should follow her gut if she faces a dead end.

2. According to Magda, what happened to a teacher who gave graphic details about the concentration camp?
(a) She was forced to recant her words.
(b) She did not return as a teacher the following year.
(c) She was demoted.
(d) She was scolded in front of the entire school.

3. Who is Magda Bronski?
(a) Gemma's old neighbor.
(b) A museum curator.
(c) Becca's aunt.
(d) Becca's translator.

4. According to Gemma in Chapter 17, what must the prince do to keep the people alive?
(a) Sing to them everyday.
(b) Record their memories in a book.
(c) Feed them medicine.
(d) Tell the people in the future about their lives.

5. What rumors about the refugee camp does Randolph comment on in Chapter 12?
(a) That the refugee camp was funded by the German government.
(b) That the refugee camp faced bomb threats on a weekly basis.
(c) The rumor that the refugees were living in luxury in the camp.
(d) That the refugee camp was at one time the location of a WWII think tank.

6. Who recognizes Gemma in a photograph in Chapter 12?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Marge.

7. According to information given to Becca in Chapter 12, how did the men feel about Gemma in the camp?
(a) They treated her like a mother.
(b) They felt she did not belong, as the camp was mostly men.
(c) They were more than a little in love with her.
(d) They were intimidated by her.

8. Who is Marge Pierce?
(a) An old friend of Gemma's.
(b) A citizen of Oswego who recalls the refugee camp.
(c) A refugee who experience a concentration camp firsthand.
(d) Gemma's sister-in-law.

9. What time do Magda and Becca plan to go to Josef's house in Chapter 24?
(a) 1pm.
(b) 2pm.
(c) 11am.
(d) 12pm.

10. Why does Becca lie and say she doesn't understand Gemma's words in Chapter 17?
(a) To try and be like her sisters.
(b) Because she doesn't want to seem too smart.
(c) To trick her grandmother into telling the story again.
(d) Because she is angry at her grandmother.

11. According to legend, where can the souls of the dead be found?
(a) In elm trees.
(b) In pine trees.
(c) In birch trees.
(d) In spruce trees.

12. Why is Gemma telling Becca the fairy tale story in Chapter 13?
(a) Becca is trying to fall asleep.
(b) Becca is angry with her sisters.
(c) Becca is home sick.
(d) Becca is bored.

13. What does Josef realize upon looking at Gemma's photo?
(a) He knew her as a child.
(b) He met her briefly after the war.
(c) He knew her during the war.
(d) He is related to her.

14. What question does Sylvia ask Gemma in Chapter 17?
(a) How come the prince doesn't jump over the fence?
(b) How come the king and his family don't hide?
(c) How can the people in the story have future lives if they're dead?
(d) Why does the bad fairy wants to curse the princess?

15. Who is Harvey Goldman?
(a) The mayor of Oswego.
(b) A refugee interred in the refugee camp in Oswego.
(c) Becca's maternal grandfather.
(d) Gemma's first love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Becca and Stan do for lunch on their way to Oswego?

2. What do Becca's parents think of her travel plans in Chapter 16?

3. What does Sylvia try to do when she calls Becca in Chapter 16?

4. Who is Wanda?

5. Where is Gemma telling Becca the fairy tale story in Chapter 15?

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