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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Conversation on the Stairs (1933)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who addresses the meeting?
(a) Hitler.
(b) A dwarf dressed in a brown uniform.
(c) Herr Himler.
(d) The narrator's father.

2. What does the narrator watch?
(a) The way the ice freezes on the sidewalk.
(b) The Nazis walking by the apartment.
(c) The death of a sparrow in the snow.
(d) The building of a snowman.

3. What does Friedrich tie around his neck?
(a) A noose.
(b) A yellow scarf.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A black bandana.

4. What does the narrator's father do?
(a) Supports the landlord.
(b) Offers to help the Schneiders move to the basement.
(c) Calls his lawyer.
(d) Refuses to be a witness.

5. What do the narrator and Friedrich think about the landlord's demand?
(a) They think he is wise.
(b) They think moving to the basement will be exciting.
(c) They do not understand.
(d) They think he is being unreasonable.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language is the dinner ceremony conducted?

2. Who watches the narrator while his mother is working?

3. What does Friedrich have for his outfit?

4. What does the landlord want?

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

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