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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first sentence of the novel, Yanek declares that if he had known about the events to come in the next how many years, he "would have eaten more" (1) and not complained about his bedtime or chores?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

2. Which building in the now-abandoned ghetto of Krakow is Yanek assigned to clean after being taken there to work?
(a) His family's former apartment building.
(b) A hospital.
(c) An art museum.
(d) A school.

3. Which past tense verb do the Nazis use when threatening to take action regarding the Jewish ghetto of Krakow?
(a) Incinerated.
(b) Destroyed.
(c) Liquidated.
(d) Razed.

4. What advice does Yanek's family member at Plaszow repeat to him over and over?
(a) Be as helpful and kind as possible.
(b) Do nothing to stand out.
(c) Start planning an escape.
(d) Do not make eye contact with other Jews.

5. What sorts of objects does Oskar sell in his store before it is seized by Nazis?
(a) Sports equipment.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Baked goods.
(d) Luggage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Yanek's family owns a bakery?

2. In what country does the narrative of Prisoner B-3087 open?

3. Once Yanek realizes that his parents have been captured by the Nazis, his pain soon turns to "a stirring of" (61) which emotion?

4. On what street do Yanek and his family live in an apartment at the time the narrative begins?

5. How old is the protagonist when the Germans invade his community?

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