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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people react to Becca's questions about the concentration camp in Chelmo in Chapter 22?
(a) They are unwilling to talk about it.
(b) They are afraid to speak of it.
(c) They are eager to share what they know.
(d) They are busy but promise to talk about it later.

2. How does the person who recognizes Gemma in the photograph refer to her?
(a) As `Piwo`.
(b) As 'Ksiezniczka'.
(c) As 'Nogi'.
(d) As Dobrze``.

3. What is Brda?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A school.
(c) A museum.
(d) A hotel.

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

5. According to the person who recognizes Gemma in the photograph, what did she have with her at the camp?
(a) A religious book.
(b) A photo album.
(c) A harmonica.
(d) A baby.

6. 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 were intimidated by her.
(c) They felt she did not belong, as the camp was mostly men.
(d) They were more than a little in love with her.

7. What is Kulmhof?
(a) A slang term used by those in the concentration camps.
(b) The neighborhood where Gemma grew up.
(c) A village where Gemma hid during the war.
(d) A camp where the only purpose is extermination.

8. According to Gemma, why does the length of time that the princess is asleep not matter?
(a) Because the moral of the story is much more important.
(b) Because the princess has no concept of time while sleeping.
(c) Because the princess doesn't age.
(d) Because 'dead is dead'.

9. What does Gemma do for Becca before continuing her story in Chapter 19?
(a) She helps her brush her teeth.
(b) She gets her a snack.
(c) She gets her a blanket.
(d) She draws her a bath.

10. Which of the following is Becca told that Gemma did not talk about at the refugee camp?
(a) Her appearance.
(b) Her past.
(c) Her future plans.
(d) The war in general.

11. Who is Wanda?
(a) Magda's aunt.
(b) A reporter from the local newspaper.
(c) Becca's friend.
(d) A tour guide.

12. What does Magda offer to do for Becca in Chapter 22?
(a) Turn the trip into a touristy affair.
(b) Introduce her to some eligible men.
(c) Cook her an authentic Polish dish.
(d) Drive her to the neighboring city.

13. What question does Becca ask Gemma in Chapter 13?
(a) Whether or not Gemma enjoys telling this story.
(b) Why the princess falls asleep.
(c) Why the prince is always the one to rescue the princess.
(d) Why the story always makes Gemma sad.

14. What does Becca want to continue in Chapter 22?
(a) Her quest to find answers about Gemma's past.
(b) Learning the Polish language.
(c) Learning about Poland.
(d) Shopping.

15. What does Gemma say of the people in the castle in Chapter 23?
(a) They are not stirring when the prince arrives.
(b) They have already awakened when the prince arrives.
(c) The people in the castle are celebrating when the prince arrives.
(d) A few of the people never feel asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Becca's source in Chapter 12, who put the curse on Gemma?

2. How many people were exterminated at Majdanek?

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

4. According to Gemma, what is still clinging to the palace walls when the prince arrives there?

5. Where is Brda?

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