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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. In their new barracks at Auschwitz, Daniel and his father must sleep on what?

2. What does Father tell Daniel he will do for Peter at the end of the book?

3. At his new camp, where is Daniel put to work?

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

5. Where are Daniel and his father going after being in Auschwitz for three months?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the photographs illustrate the declining conditions for the Jews?

2. What is the significance of Daniel's valuables he keeps in the cupboard?

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

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

5. Why does Daniel's father weep when he learns that Erika is alive?

6. Why was Buchenwald a good place for the Germans?

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

8. How does Adam's death prove that he lived only for revenge?

9. What does the train ride symbolize in chapter thirteen?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the radio, Daniel's camera, and Erika's violin symbols of hope? In what ways do the Jews quietly demonstrate they have hope? Use the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of wisdom portrayed in the novel? What character(s) symbolize wisdom?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how after Kristallnacht life became harder for Daniel's family. How does this change and shape the rest of the story? Use the text to support your answer.

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