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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Micha," Belarus, Spring 1999.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condition is Oma's house in?
(a) Mostly bombed out with parts of the first floor remaining.
(b) The backyard is gone but most of the house remains.
(c) Mostly intact with some bricks missing.
(d) The house is literally gone and burnt down.

2. Where are the refugees coming from?
(a) The western front.
(b) The eastern front.
(c) The Steppes.
(d) From Italy.

3. What do the children learn about Mutti?
(a) Mutti wil be released soon.
(b) She remains healthy at the camp.
(c) She is starving at the camp.
(d) Mutti is in a hard labor camp.

4. What does Lore leave behind when Lore and the children leave a woman's home?
(a) Her mother's earrings.
(b) Some money.
(c) Some of their food for the woman and her child.
(d) Diapers and extra clothing.

5. What are Tomas' feelings after Jochen dies?
(a) He feels he could have prevented it.
(b) He wants to seek revenge.
(c) He wishes he never met the family.
(d) He wants to separate from the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What opportunity is Helmut given in 1945?

2. How does Helmut consistently obtain food?

3. What "fault" is Helmut born with?

4. What does Mutti bring back from town after days of being sick?

5. What will become of Berlin?

(see the answer key)

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