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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 35 through 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elli's father show her in the basement?
(a) Where to hide from soldiers.
(b) Where to keep her poetry and money.
(c) Where he buried the family's valuable jewelry.
(d) Where he hid her yellow bicycle.

2. Elli thinks her mother's favorite child is _______________.
(a) Bubi.
(b) Elli.
(c) Jansci.
(d) Somorja.

3. How do many families cook in "The Ghetto"?
(a) They did not cook.
(b) With a grill.
(c) Over an open fire.
(d) In an oven.

4. What are the overall living conditions in "The Ghetto" for Jewish families?
(a) The families steal from each to survive.
(b) They know no one, and the place is filthy.
(c) They are comfortable and happy.
(d) They are under heavy guard with limited space.

5. Where are many families sleeping in "The Ghetto"?
(a) The synagogue.
(b) Abandonded buildings.
(c) In tents.
(d) Outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surrendered possession bothers Elli the most?

2. How old is Elli as the story opens?

3. What purpose does the river in town often serve?

4. What do Elli and Laura first notice about "The Ghetto"?

5. The night before the men are to leave for work camp, what does Laura's father spend time doing?

(see the answer key)

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