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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kasia find in the basement of Mr. Z's Pharmacy?
(a) Nadia.
(b) An underground gun smuggling ring.
(c) A family of Germans who are hiding because they don't agree with the Nazi's.
(d) A Jewish girl, Hannah, who is about to go and live with a Christian family for safety.

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

3. What dose Herta use to protect herself at Camp Blossom?
(a) Her own hands.
(b) A pair of scissors.
(c) Rocks she finds around the lake.
(d) A gun.

4. What does Paul do for mother's charity in Chapter 4?
(a) He volunteers to donate a trip to Paris.
(b) He performs a special performance for her guests.
(c) He brings his entire cast to support the event.
(d) He donates a lot of money to the charity.

5. Kasia learns that survival at camp depends on keeping track of what items?
(a) Her spoon, cup, and bowl.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her bunk.
(d) Her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the movie playing at the theater?

2. When does Germany take Paris?

3. What is Herta's initial reaction to seeing her room for the first time?

4. Where does Kasia’s father work?

5. What are Halina and Herta doing when Marchall walks in on them in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Caroline warns Paul not to get too political during his speech. Why is that?

2. Although Paul and Caroline’s relationship gets physical, Paul leaves in the middle of the act. What does this reveal about Paul?

3. How does Kasia’s ability to speak German help her and her family while they are in Ravensbruck?

4. What reason does Herta give for staying at Ravensbruck? Is it justifiable?

5. How does Kasia help the Jewish girl she meets in Mr. Z’s basement?

6. What is the game the girls play about Beauty Road?

7. Describe Caroline’s first impression of Paul.

8. In Chapter 4, Paul save’s Caroline’s mother’s charity event at the Plaza. What does this reveal about his character?

9. In Chapter 14 we meet Binz. What type of person is Binz?

10. Martha Hall Kelly writes the character of Herta’s father as a Jewish sympathizer. Why do you think she made that choice?

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