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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. One evening, the Nazis announce that if all Jewish people do not go home by what time of night, they will be shot once they are found?
(a) 8.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

2. What breed of dog is used by the Nazis in charge of the Plaszow labor camp?
(a) German Shepherd.
(b) Pit Bull.
(c) Doberman.
(d) Rottweiler.

3. Which member of Yanek's family feels most strongly that the family should remain in hiding within the pigeon coop?
(a) Yanek.
(b) Uncle Abraham.
(c) Oskar.
(d) Uncle Moshe.

4. On what street do Yanek and his family live in an apartment at the time the narrative begins?
(a) Grodzka Street.
(b) Jagiellonska Street.
(c) Krakusa Street.
(d) Florianska Street.

5. Which prophet does Oskar name when pointing out the merits of Yanek's plan about the pigeon coop?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Ezekiel.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) Isaiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oskar bases his estimate of the war's length on his faith in which country's impending resolve to enter the war?

2. Across the street from Yanek's family's apartment building lies what kind of temporary institution?

3. What is the first boon Yanek receives as a result of finding money in Krakow?

4. What happens to the community synagogue in Yanek's neighborhood?

5. Once a curfew was instituted in the ghetto, by what time of night were Jewish people required to be in their homes?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Yanek and his father begin to leave the pigeon coop each day for what purpose?

2. How does Gratz employ foreshadowing in association with Mina's wedding ring?

3. How does the theme of determination emerge within Yanek's journey?

4. How does Gratz depict a change in Yanek that occurs after he has his bar mitzvah?

5. Who hides within the pigeon coop on the roof of Yanek's apartment building?

6. In what way does Yanek discover that his Uncle Moshe is alive?

7. Who witnesses the capture of Yanek's parents?

8. Describe an instance when Gratz makes it clear that adaptability is a crucial skill for any Jewish person living in Nazi-occupied parts of Europe.

9. For what purpose is the bakery belonging to Aun Fela and Uncle Abraham secretly and altruistically used?

10. What possible career path does Yanek imagine for himself within the opening chapters of the novel?

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