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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Benches (1940)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Friedrich's father warn Friedrich?
(a) The need to leave Germany.
(b) The need to be more circumspect.
(c) Getting interested in a girl.
(d) Being good to his aunt.

2. What does Friedrich start doing with a girl?
(a) Walking throught the park on little-used paths.
(b) Taking her to the movies.
(c) Learning how to speak Yiddish.
(d) Studying together since neither are allowed in school.

3. With what does the the shop owner threaten Friedrich?
(a) Juvenile detention.
(b) Reporting to Friedrich's parents.
(c) Prison.
(d) Hitler.

4. What does Mr. Schneider offer the shop keeper?
(a) A valuable piece of jewelry.
(b) Money to fix the window.
(c) Help with organizing her shop.
(d) Nothing.

5. What has left Mr. Schneider?
(a) Hope.
(b) Courage.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hatred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the store owner call Friedrich?

2. What does Friedrich's father ask him?

3. Who is Helga?

4. What happens when Friedrich misses the ball that the narrator throws?

5. Who has a serious talk?

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