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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the poor section of Warsaw, to which the Jews have been relegated, called?
(a) The hood.
(b) The Ghetto.
(c) The slums.
(d) The Grotto.

2. Paul Bronski is told he must move out of his home because ______ is(are) moving in.
(a) The Jewish Civil Authority.
(b) Franz Koenig.
(c) Nazi soldiers.
(d) Nazi leaders.

3. Why is the elderly Goldman executed?
(a) He refuses to dig graves for the Nazis.
(b) He refuses to lie to Jews about where they are headed.
(c) He is caught speaking back to a Nazi general.
(d) He refuses to assist in moving all Jews to the ghetto and confiscating their property.

4. Who leaves out of anger after Chris and Andrei argue over Zionism in Part One, Chapter 5?
(a) Everyone.
(b) Andrei.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Chris.

5. What are Andrei and Chris debating in Part 1, Chapter 7?
(a) How many soldiers the German army has.
(b) The fate of Poland.
(c) Who loves Gabriela more.
(d) Zionism.

6. What job does Gabriela have in Part 2, in order to help her be less conspicuous?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Nurse.
(c) She is unemployed.
(d) Ticket taker.

7. How does Horst Von Epp personally feel about the policies of Nazism?
(a) He supports only some.
(b) He is averse to them.
(c) He supports them fully.
(d) He feels they are hypocritical.

8. From where is Hitler sending more Jews into the ghetto, causing overcrowding?
(a) Germany and Hungary.
(b) Hungary and Austria.
(c) Germany and Austria.
(d) Russia and Austria.

9. What is Rabbi Solomon considered to be in Warsaw?
(a) A crazy man who thinks he is a rabbi.
(b) The religious and political leader of the Jews.
(c) The foremost Jewish scholar and religious leader.
(d) A younger rabbi with a very modern approach to religion.

10. What is Dr. Paul Bronski professional title at the beginning of the book?
(a) Dean of the College of Mathematics.
(b) Dean of the College of Fine Arts.
(c) Dean of the College of Medicine.
(d) Dean of the College of Sciences.

11. What is the general Jewish response to the horrors in Part 2, Chapter 22-24?
(a) Increase in suicides.
(b) Fear and outrage.
(c) Fear and silence.
(d) Multiple organized resistance movements.

12. What is Rudolph Schreiker's official title?
(a) Nazi General of Warsaw.
(b) Nazi Commandant of Warsaw.
(c) Nazi Sergeant of Warsaw.
(d) Nazi Regulator of Warsaw.

13. What is Ervin Rosenblum's profession?
(a) Photographer.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) Policitian.
(d) Journalist.

14. Where do Alex Brandel and Andrei disagree in their discussion at the council meeting in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) Brandel believes Jews must leave Poland, while Andrei believes they should stay and fight for equality.
(b) Brandel believes Jews have created their current position by being submissive, while Andrei believes it was inevitable due to German political power.
(c) Andrei believes Jews must leave Poland, while Brandel believes they should stay and fight for equality.
(d) Andrei believes Jews have created their current position by being submissive, while Brandel believes it was inevitable due to German political power.

15. What physical feature primarily helps Andrei pass as an Aryan?
(a) Large feet.
(b) Height.
(c) Grey eyes.
(d) Blonde hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Christopher Di Monte living when the book opens?

2. Who is Max Kleperman?

3. What happens to Rabbi Solomon's synagogue?

4. What is prohibited to Jews in Warsaw?

5. Who is trying to unify the many Jewish factions in an all out attempt to resist Nazi restrictions in Part 2, Chapter 5?

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