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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what conditions does Elli leave her school?
(a) With a graduation party.
(b) With little notice.
(c) With taunts referring to her Jewish background.
(d) With her classmates crying.

2. How does Elli handle being forced to wear the yellow star?
(a) She cries when she goes outside.
(b) She wears it with pride.
(c) She covers it.
(d) She refuses to go out.

3. What does Elli learn from the town crier?
(a) All Jews are to wear a yellow cloth star.
(b) Jews are not to speak to Christians.
(c) All Jews are to stay inside during the day.
(d) Jews are not to shop at the grocery market.

4. Why does Elli return to her school after the schools are closed?
(a) To get her personal belongings.
(b) To say goodbye to everyone.
(c) To clean the school.
(d) To get her final report and diploma.

5. How do other boys react to Bubi's attitude concerning his yellow star?
(a) Other boys pick up Bubi's attitude.
(b) Other boys warn Bubi about his dangerous attitude.
(c) Other boys give Bubi money.
(d) Other boys shy away from Bubi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Elli as the story opens?

2. Why does Elli's father think ambition is a desirable trait?

3. Elli thinks her mother's favorite child is _______________.

4. What surrendered possession bothers Elli the most?

5. Why does Elli believe her mother slights her?

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