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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Lore and her siblings sleep regularly when they reach their destination?
(a) In Oma's one room house.
(b) At the Meyers' house.
(c) In Wiebke's old room.
(d) In the cellar.

2. What does Micha bring back for Elena?
(a) Photos of his daughter.
(b) Photos of Elena and Jozef.
(c) Photos of his Oma and Opa.
(d) Photos of Mina and Dilan.

3. How does Oma feel about Mutti and Vati's Nazi involvement?
(a) She believes they are in the right.
(b) She believes they are still good people.
(c) She condemns them because of it and disowns them.
(d) She believes they are rightfully punished but still loves them.

4. What is Oma's demeanor like?
(a) Constant showers of hugs and kisses.
(b) Businesslike.
(c) Haphazard.
(d) Paranoid.

5. What secret is Tomas holding from Lore?
(a) Tomas plans to leave without saying goodbye.
(b) He stole the papers from a dead Jew.
(c) Tomas killed a man for the papers.
(d) Tomas knows where Vati is.

6. What does Lore do to Tomas' belongings before she buries them?
(a) Cuts off a piece for her to keep.
(b) Smells them.
(c) Washes them.
(d) Burns them to ashes.

7. How does Lore discover the truth behind the pictures circling around Germany?
(a) From two women on the tram.
(b) She reads off a man's newspaper on the tram.
(c) Oma tells her the truth.
(d) Lore asks Tomas about them.

8. Why does Andrej get angry with Micha?
(a) Micha let Kolesnik visit Andrej's home.
(b) Andrej finds out about Micha's Opa.
(c) Micha is rude to Andrej's mother.
(d) Andrej learns Micha is German.

9. What sign of trouble does Tomas see when Lore and her siblings attempt to get on the train?
(a) There is no space on the train.
(b) A crazy man with a brick running at them.
(c) The train is moving while passengers are boarding.
(d) A soldier with a gun.

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

11. Who else wants to know the truth if Micha finds it?
(a) Mutti.
(b) Mina.
(c) Luise.
(d) Vati.

12. What is the scene like on the train when Juri and Leisel first enter?
(a) Eerily calm.
(b) Mobbish.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Confusion over how the children will get on the train.

13. Where do Lore and her siblings presume Vati to be?
(a) In another country.
(b) With Mutti in a camp.
(c) Hiding in a rural area.
(d) In prison.

14. Why does Lore stop seeing Tomas?
(a) Lore discovers his secret and is appalled.
(b) Oma is suspicious of her whereabouts.
(c) His angry response to her.
(d) Wiebke tells her it is shameful.

15. What is Micha's relationship like with his Oma as he learns more about his Opa?
(a) He feels closer to her.
(b) He pities her.
(c) He refuses to speak with her.
(d) He is angry she never told him the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks with Micha at the train station before he leaves again to search the truth about his Opa?

2. What condition is Oma's house in?

3. What does Elena believe is her punishment for her husband's crimes?

4. Why does Leisel punch Lore?

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

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