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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section V - Chapters 37-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ritual that Kasia wishes Matka was there for one her wedding day?
(a) The traditional Polish Mother's dance.
(b) Do the bride's hair and make-up.
(c) Present the bride with the morning cakes.
(d) Give the wedding morning blessing.

2. What is Pietrik doing when Kasia gets home with Halina in Chapter 37?
(a) Sleeping and snoring loudly.
(b) Painting their home.
(c) Doing push ups in their room.
(d) Reading a banned book, Civil Disobedience.

3. What is Zuzanna’s job title?
(a) Wife.
(b) Pharmacist.
(c) Postal worker.
(d) Doctor.

4. How is Halina paid for her portraits?
(a) She is paid in new shoes.
(b) She is paid in warmer clothes.
(c) She is paid in time with her daughters.
(d) She is paid in bread.

5. What does Herta hide from Dr. Gebhardt in Chapter 17?
(a) Halina's ring.
(b) The fact that she secretly hates him.
(c) Secret favors she has done for Halina.
(d) Her tears during an operation on a prisoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Zuzanna working at the start of the novel?

2. Where does Caroline sell her silver in Chapter 16?

3. Who is Herr Fenstermacher?

4. What is Herta's first impression of Herr Commandant?

5. What happens to Kasia while on the train ride to Ravensbruck?

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