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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. How much of an allowance did Marion receive while in Amsterdam?

2. What drink was sometimes given to children in Europe during the mid 1900s to nourish their bodies?

3. How many of the prisoners from the train were eventually buried in Trobitz by the time the quarantine was over?

4. How long did it take the train that the Blumenthals traveled on to reach Berlin?

5. What rotting vegetables did the Blumenthals eat right after leaving the camp in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kindness was shown to Marion by an SS guard at Bergen-Belsen?

2. How did Marion feel about returning to Holland?

3. What did the prisoners think the train was taking them to?

4. What led the Blumenthals to leave Westerbork?

5. Why were the Blumenthals evacuated from Bergen-Belsen?

6. What food absolutely fascinated Marion in Holland?

7. What happened after the prisoners were liberated?

8. What was the main reason that so many prisoners were evacuated from Bergen-Belsen?

9. What devastating blow did the Blumenthal family suffer in May, 1944?

10. What was Marion's first impression of Bergen-Belsen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Marion's childhood experiences affected her throughout her life.

Essay Topic 2

Marion and her family were liberated in 1948. Discuss the liberation of the Blumenthal family.

Essay Topic 3

The Blumenthal family was placed on a train they called "The Death Train" after leaving Bergen-Belsen. Discuss the family's time on the death train.

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