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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Why does Elli's father think ambition is a desirable trait?
(a) Ambition makes others like you.
(b) Ambition gives others confidence.
(c) Ambition shows you care.
(d) Ambition can make a person accomplish more.

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

5. How was food distributed at Auschwitz?
(a) A single portion to five people.
(b) In brown bags.
(c) At the prisoners' beds.
(d) Only in the morning.

6. After a guard takes the young girl during the riot, what do the females hear?
(a) Guards yelling.
(b) Her tears.
(c) A train pulling away.
(d) A shot.

7. What do Elli and her mother do with their first serving of food at Auschwitz?
(a) Throw it away.
(b) They never receive it.
(c) Vomit.
(d) Give it to their cousins.

8. What future plans does Elli have for Budapest?
(a) To attend medical school there.
(b) To do research there.
(c) To live there while she attends seminary.
(d) To marry there.

9. What do the aunt and cousins say about Elli and her mother's reaction to their first serving of food at Auschwitz?
(a) To give it to them.
(b) To send it back to the kitchen.
(c) To throw it away.
(d) To try eating more again.

10. After their showers at Auschwitz, what do Elli and her mother desperately want?
(a) Entertainment.
(b) Water.
(c) Food.
(d) Sleep.

11. As Bubi leaves his mother at Auschwitz, what does she see?
(a) Bubi is starting to cry.
(b) A SS guard knocks him down.
(c) Another prisoner takes his food.
(d) Bubi takes off his shoes.

12. What are Suri and Hindi doing on June 9 and 10?
(a) Tricking a guard.
(b) Searching for girls to trade places.
(c) Stealing warm clothes.
(d) Hiding their mother.

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

14. During selection, to what side do the guards send Aunt Serene?
(a) To a factory.
(b) To the left.
(c) To the right.
(d) Back to the cattle cars.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After finding their cousins, where are Laura and Elli directed?

3. What does a young girl do during a riot?

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

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

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