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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 is it about Micha's school that angers him?
(a) They cover the Nazi regime as only a small part of history.
(b) The way the children learn about the occupations.
(c) That his school does not teach about the labor camps.
(d) He sees hints of racism in the school curriculum.

2. How does Mina feel about Micha's determination?
(a) Supportive of his passion.
(b) She is hesistant about what he may find.
(c) Angry that he is not focusing on the present.
(d) Mina does not mind as long as the family remains together.

3. What is Micha afraid to tell the person he is staying with?
(a) That he is in search of Opa's true background.
(b) That he is part Jewish.
(c) That he is looking for his Opa.
(d) That he is a schoolteacher.

4. Why is Mutti "clever" for having something on the table every night?
(a) She helps Helmut's arm get stronger.
(b) She is able to make dinner despite their poverty.
(c) Mutti is a first-class chef.
(d) Mutti is a busy woman with a full-time job.

5. How does Helmut consistently obtain food?
(a) He sweeps the train station in exchange for food.
(b) He begs when the bakery truck comes in every day.
(c) He visits the soup kitchen everyday.
(d) He takes photos in exchange for food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else wants to know the truth if Micha finds it?

2. What opportunity opens up for Papi?

3. What is the family's response to Micha's search?

4. What disagreement occurs between Gladigau and Helmut?

5. What secret do the children keep from Oma and Wiebke?

(see the answer key)

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