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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Bonnie and Elli go to swim?
(a) A neighbor's pool.
(b) The town pool.
(c) An ocean.
(d) The Danube.

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

3. What surrendered possession bothers Elli the most?
(a) A grammar book.
(b) A gold locket.
(c) A radio.
(d) A yellow Schwinn.

4. 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 have complete control over the Jewish population.
(c) The police do not like Elli's father.
(d) The police know the family has hidden money.

5. What story does Bubbi tell his family in the middle of the night?
(a) Hungarian police leaving their town.
(b) Hitler coming to their town.
(c) Nazi soldiers in Budapest.
(d) The war ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elli believe her mother slights her?

2. How does Laura demonstrate affection?

3. How does Elli handle being forced to wear the yellow star?

4. What does Elli's father show her in the basement?

5. What is the setting as the story opens?

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