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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. According to Daniel's father, where does the smoke at Auschwitz come from?
2. How many hours each day does Daniel work at his new camp?
3. What does Daniel feel he has to do to make sure he is free?
4. What is a kapo?
5. During his march back to the barracks from work, what does Daniel tell his father?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the difference between the Americans and the civilians of the Buchenwald in chapter fifteen?
2. How do the photographs illustrate the declining conditions for the Jews?
3. How does Passover provide hope for the Jewish people?
4. When Daniel is captured attempting to hide from deportation to Auschwitz, why does he believe the pictures and Erika are right?
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. How does Adam's death prove that he lived only for revenge?
7. Why does Daniel's father weep when he learns that Erika is alive?
8. What is the role of Karl in the story?
9. In what ways are the Germans confused about their future plans?
10. What purpose does the model SS father serve for the storyline?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Erika tells Daniel, "why have we fought so hard to survive all these years?" How does this become the central question of Daniel's Story? Use the text to support your answer.
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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