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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. At Auschwitz, what kind of music played as people go to work or to their deaths?

2. What does Karl have that Daniel wants?

3. Who's death did Adam witness when he arrives at Auschwitz?

4. Who is injured at the end of chapter 15?

5. What big resistance act does Adam refer to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Adam talk about the horrors of Auschwitz in a matter of fact tone?

2. What is the role of Karl in the story?

3. When Daniel attempts to get revenge, why doesn't he feel good?

4. What is the significance of Daniel telling Adam, "Anything is better than sitting here like a helpless rabbit."?

5. What does Rosa's statement that she will leave a note in Daniel's old apartment as to where she is an indication of?

6. What purpose does the model SS father serve for the storyline?

7. What is the significance of Rosa's words to Daniel about how to carry on?

8. When Daniel is captured attempting to hide from deportation to Auschwitz, why does he believe the pictures and Erika are right?

9. What is the importance of Peter being attacked by the Polish boys even though the war is over?

10. In what ways are the Germans confused about their future plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Daniel's depression after Uncle Peter's death mirror how the Jewish people all over Germany felt? What is similar? How does Daniel's few of his studies also mirror the hopelessness and bleak feelings of others during this time?Use the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Daniel change throughout his life in Germany during Hitler's reign of terror? Use the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in an expository essay how Daniel's camera is an extension of himself and in what ways does he use it to illustrate the changes taking place for the Jewish people.Use the text to support your answer.

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