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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who follows Misha one night when he goes smuggling for food?
2. Who else receives food from Misha other than the Milgroms?
3. What does Misha give Janina to cheer her up?
4. What had Mrs. Milgrom told Misha about their relationship?
5. Where does Mr. Milgrom say happiness comes from?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Himmler arrive at the ghetto, and who does he see?
2. What does Uncle Shepsel decide about his faith while in the ghetto?
3. Why does the farmer keep Misha in his barn tied to a stable at night?
4. What does Uri come to the ghetto to warn Misha about?
5. What happened to Olek in the ghetto?
6. Where do Janina and Misha sneak off to one night?
7. Why could Janina and Misha no longer leave their loot on the table in their room?
8. Who does Misha begins seeing on the other side after Mr. Milgrom bans Janina from smuggling?
9. Why is Uri dressed in fine clothes at the Jackboot hotel?
10. How does Janina react when Misha drops off food at the orphanage?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay in which you explore the significance of secondary characters such as Mrs. Milgrom and Uncle Shepsel. They are not major characters in the novel, and yet their presence has an important impact on the narrative and its characters. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay exploring Misha's understanding of his own identity. Who is he, and what or who makes him that way? Use specific examples from the text to support your claims.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay in which you analyze the relationship between Misha and Uri. What kind of relationship do they have with one another, and why is it important, especially for Misha? Use evidence from the text to support your claims.
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