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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "School Begins (1931)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the narrator's parents uncomfortable at the amusement park?
(a) Because the Schneiders have to buy all the tickets and food.
(b) Because their are German soldiers all over.
(c) Because the Schneiders have no money.
(d) Because the others see them with a Jewish family.

2. Who clears the snow?
(a) Frau Resch.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Friedrich.
(d) Herr Resch.

3. What is Germany full of at the moment?
(a) Spiritual awakenings.
(b) Unlimited opportunities.
(c) Working towards peace.
(d) Unemployment and hardship.

4. What is obvious by the conversation about the grandfather?
(a) He thinks Jews make good bosses.
(b) He is a fan of the Americans.
(c) He is prejudiced against Jewish people.
(d) He has many good Jewish friends.

5. What does the narrator's mother do while his father is looking for a job?
(a) Is a secretary for the Nazi party.
(b) Keeps the house clean.
(c) Babysits six neighborhood children.
(d) Washes other people's laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator's mother mention when she bathes both of the boys?

2. What does the narrator watch as sundown approaches?

3. What happens when the narrator's mother is ready?

4. Who rings the doorbell looking for the narrator?

5. Where is the narrator's apartment?

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