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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. While Daniel is in quarantine a second time, where does he sleep?

2. What does Daniel want to tell those just arriving at the Auschwitz camp?

3. Why isn't Daniel angry with Adam for what he did?

4. As the Allies get closer to his new camp, what do many of the SS soldiers do?

5. While walking the four miles to work, whom does Daniel see playing in the band?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do the Nazis blow up the crematoria?

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

5. How does the author use the train ride to symbolize how the treatment of Jews have further declined?

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

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

8. How do the Germans successfully dehumanize the Jews?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Rosa and Daniel plan to honor Peter's words and his dying wish? How does this reinforce the theme of love and family?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Father's quiet wisdom and intelligence help his family survive during their time in Lodz? Be sure to include factual examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

How does Erika use her violin to express her spirit throughout the book? What impact does it have on the overall story and on the family? Use the text to support your answer.

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