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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 are Elli's family living quarters in "The Ghetto"?
(a) They share a home with two families.
(b) They live in a synogogue.
(c) They have a tent.
(d) They have a small three-room house.

2. As she leaves town, how does Elli ride?
(a) So she can see her home.
(b) With her back away from her house.
(c) With her eyes closed.
(d) So the soldiers can't see her cry.

3. At the start of the book, why do the Hungarian police bother Elli's family?
(a) The police know that Bubi is smart.
(b) The police know the family has hidden money.
(c) The police have complete control over the Jewish population.
(d) The police do not like Elli's father.

4. What is the setting as the story opens?
(a) The past, in the ghetto.
(b) The town of Somorja in 1943.
(c) Nagymagyar.
(d) Elli's school in 1945.

5. How does Bubbi attain good grades in school?
(a) He constantly studies.
(b) He does extra work.
(c) He doesn't study.
(d) He doesn't make good grades.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Elli's poetry focus?

2. Where does Elli finally place her poetry journal before leaving for the work camps?

3. What are the overall living conditions in "The Ghetto" for Jewish families?

4. What does the town crier announce as forbidden access for Jews?

5. Why does Elli believe her mother slights her?

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