2. Who do Becca and Magda find that tells them about the concentration camp in Chelmo?
(a) A man in prison.
(b) A homeless man.
(c) A priest.
(d) A retired veteran.

3. What do Becca and Stan visit in Chapter 14?
(a) A roadside diner.
(b) The museum in Oswego.
(c) A grave site.
(d) A private collection of WWII memorabilia.

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

5. What does Becca bring to Magda as a gift in Chapter 18?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Blue jeans.
(c) A bouquet of roses.
(d) An American guidebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the camp where Gemma was held now called?

2. Who is Samantha?

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

4. Who is Randolph Feist?

5. What type of tree is Becca's favorite?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization does Becca have when she meets Josef Potocki?

2. What does Becca give Magda as a gift? What does Magda intend to do with the item?

3. What does Becca learn was rumored about the Oswego refugee camp? What was life in the camp really like for the refugees?

4. In Chapter 24, why does Josef ask Becca to visit his house, and for how long?

5. Where does Gemma tell Becca the Briar Rose story in Chapter 15? Who else listens, and what does he object to?

6. Who is Magda Bronski?

7. In Chapter 20, what does Magda say inspired her to return to her own Jewish roots?

8. What does Harvey recall about Gemma in Chapter 12?

9. Why does Becca wet herself in Chapter 19?

10. How does Becca find out the meaning of 'Ksiezniczka'?

(see the answer keys)

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