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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what do many Christians still not forgive the Jews (in that time period)?
(a) For being successful.
(b) For crucifying Jesus.
(c) Because they are usually wealthy.
(d) For wearing strange caps.

2. Who muscles past the protester?
(a) Two rabbis.
(b) Hans and Friedrich.
(c) No one; they are all too scared.
(d) An old woman.

3. How does the grandfather admonish his son?
(a) By saying his home is dirty.
(b) By saying that the grandfather's wife would never live in such a dump.
(c) By saying he should have gotten a job with the railroad.
(d) By telling his son how to invest his money.

4. What does Friedrich have for his outfit?
(a) A yellow star of David.
(b) A old WWI helmet.
(c) A grand ring.
(d) A toy rifle.

5. Where do Friedrich and the narrator go in the department store?
(a) The basement bargains.
(b) The boy's clothing to meet their mothers.
(c) The toy floor.
(d) Friedrich's father's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Schneider look when he waves goodbye to the boys?

2. What is Friedrich explaining to the narrator?

3. Who gets to go outside and play?

4. What does the narrator watch as sundown approaches?

5. Who is blocking Herr Rosenthal's shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Friedrich do after the verdict and what is the judge's response? Why do you think Friedrich responds the way he does?

2. What sort of celebration is there on the first day of school?

3. Why do you think Friedrich says "Heil, Hitler" outside the department store?

4. Describe the conversation between Herr Schneider and the narrator's father about the Nazi party. Do you think the narrator's father is justified in joining the party?

5. Explain the situation with Frau Penk and why she gives up her position with Mrs. Schneider.

6. Summarize what the teacher says about Jewish history.

7. What does the narrator's father do that is equally as courageous as what his son does in the last chapter?

8. What does the speaker at the meeting talk about and what is Friedrich's reaction?

9. What is the landlord's reason for telling the Schneiders they have to vacate and does the reason seem fair?

10. Describe how the window is broken. Do you think the narrator shows courage in taking responsibility for breaking the window or is lying never acceptable?

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