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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 does the farmer's son tell Lore?
(a) Mutti is trying to get rid of the children but no one wants them.
(b) Vati and Mutti are evil.
(c) Vati is probably with the Russians.
(d) His father is going to evict her family.

2. What bad sign occurs on the first day of the children's trip?
(a) Juri strains an ankle.
(b) Leisel will not carry her share.
(c) Lore spills some of the food.
(d) The twins fight the whole way.

3. When does Lore begin to trust Tomas?
(a) When she tells him about Mutti and the camp.
(b) When Tomas returns with the twins and Peter.
(c) When Tomas safely brings them across the border.
(d) When she lets Tomas sleep close to her.

4. What does Lore have to give up to get more food and shelter for a night?
(a) Their twins' extra clothing and boots.
(b) Mutti's wedding ring.
(c) Mutti's earrings.
(d) The rest of their money.

5. How is Helmut's family best described in the photo at the ice cream shop?
(a) Distant.
(b) Happy.
(c) Loving.
(d) Resentful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What influences Tomas' decision to get on the train?

2. What will become of Berlin?

3. What condition is Oma's house in?

4. What attracts Lore to a particular tree?

5. What part of Germany is Lore's family from?

(see the answer key)

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