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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Festival (1938)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Schneider go to sob loudly?
(a) To see Mr. Rosenthal.
(b) To the synagogue.
(c) To the police station.
(d) To the narrator's apartment.

2. Why does the housekeeper work?
(a) She enjoys housework.
(b) She is a widow.
(c) She has eight children to support.
(d) She is bored at home and likes buying things.

3. What does the narrator's father find after joining the Nazi party?
(a) A job.
(b) He is confused by the ideology.
(c) He is depressed by the hatred.
(d) He has been deceived.

4. Why must the housekeeper's husband be careful?
(a) His job is precarious.
(b) He is a former Communist.
(c) He is a foreman at a Nazi weapons manufacturing plant.
(d) His cousin is married to a Jew.

5. Where does the narrator take Friedrich?
(a) To the amusement park.
(b) To the movies.
(c) To club night at the Jungvolk.
(d) To his soccer game.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Friedrich have for his outfit?

2. What does Friedrich tie around his neck?

3. Of what does the speaker talk?

4. For what is Friedrich singled out for the first time in his life?

5. What does Mrs. Schneider explain about the mezuzah?

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