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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Micha," Belarus, Summer 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Lore's feelings after several days on the road?
(a) She is tired of being the caretaker.
(b) She is grateful for her siblings' good behavior.
(c) She thinks it is not as bad as she assumed it would be.
(d) She wants to stop and not go any further.

2. What happens when Lore and her siblings must cross a river with a broken bridge?
(a) Leisel almost drowns.
(b) Tomas only helps the younger kids.
(c) Lore and Peter almost drown.
(d) Most of the food is lost to the current.

3. What motivates Helmut to exercise his arm?
(a) He wants to impress Edda.
(b) He wants to make Gladigau proud.
(c) He believes it will help him be a better photographer.
(d) He wants to join the army.

4. Who is Lore's family hiding from when they go into hiding?
(a) The American and Russian army.
(b) The townspeople who hate them.
(c) The Nazi party.
(d) The French army.

5. What is Helmut's ritual when bombs fall in closely?
(a) Cover his ears, close his eyes, and pray in the dark.
(b) Take cover in the dark room.
(c) Scream at the noise.
(d) Look blankly outside the window for the lights.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Helmut's family best described in the photo at the ice cream shop?

2. What is the reaction of the refugees when they first meet Helmut?

3. What condition is Oma's house in?

4. How does Helmut react to his photos of the gypsies?

5. How does Lore reunite with Oma?

(see the answer key)

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