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

2. How old is Yanek when his parents are captured and taken away by the Nazis?

3. Which building in the now-abandoned ghetto of Krakow is Yanek assigned to clean after being taken there to work?

4. The Nazis guarding Yanek and the others with him as they are removed from the Krakow ghetto are armed with which kind of weapons?

5. Which member of Yanek's family is NOT captured by the Nazis while waiting in line to buy bread?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. After what event in the narrative does Yanek state, "If I had only known then what I know now, I would have run" (3)?

5. 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.

6. When the Judenrat hold a meeting in Zgody Square, what announcement do they make?

7. In what way does Gratz demonstrate the importance of religious beliefs and traditions within Yanek's family?

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

9. What message about the fear of the unknown is depicted within the novel and in what scene does the theme appear?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Oskar's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Gratz in depicting Oskar and include in your discussion the reasons that Gratz portrays Oskar in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Yanek's character throughout the novel Prisoner B-3087. Discuss whether Yanek is a round or flat character and whether Yanek is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how and why Gratz instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of Prisoner B-3087.

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