4. On March 30, 1933, what do Daniel's Uncle Walter and Uncle Peter argue about?
(a) Beer.
(b) Religion.
(c) Leaving Germany.
(d) Money.

5. What does Daniel say had saved his life while living in Lodz?
(a) His mother.
(b) His boots.
(c) His father.
(d) Soup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in March of 1944 that starts a decline in Erika's health?

2. What does Daniel's father decide to do when they get their transport notices in July 1944?

3. When is the last class picture taken of Daniel at public school?

4. What is it about Rosa that is an act of defiance according to Daniel?

5. Who dies at the end of Chapter 6 while protecting children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the emotional impact of other countries refusal to accept Jews on Daniel's family?

2. What does the Hitler Youth uniform Oma Miriam makes for Daniel symbolize?

3. What is the importance of keeping Erika's violin in the cupboard with the radio?

4. Once more a member of Daniel's family tries to convince others to leave Germany. What is significant about Uncle Aaron's plea with Uncle Peter and Daniel's parents?

5. Why is the radio important to Daniel's family?

6. How does Uncle Peter's death affect Daniel?

7. What does Daniel mean when he says that Rosa's smile was an act of defiance?

8. Why is the scene with Daniel and his friends skirmish with the Hitler Youth boys important to the story?

9. What is the significance of Daniel being able to identify the pictures by feel?

10. Why does Daniel say the Gestapo officer saw them as only insects?

(see the answer keys)

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