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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes the letter to Mutti?
(a) Leisel.
(b) Everyone writes a little something.
(c) Oma.
(d) Lore.

2. What does Elena believe is her punishment for her husband's crimes?
(a) Her children's early death.
(b) The inability to have children.
(c) A lifetime of being ostracized.
(d) Racism aimed at her.

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

4. Why does Leisel punch Lore?
(a) Lore tells Tomas he should leave.
(b) Lore gives the last dips of sugar to Juri.
(c) Leisel is angry that Mutti is not with Oma.
(d) Leisel discovers Lore lied about Vati.

5. Where does Micha stay on his last visit to Opa's old World War II station?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) His Oma's old house.
(c) Jozef's home.
(d) Andrej's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feelings does Micha have for Jozef?

2. What news does Mutti give about Vati in Section 6?

3. What is Oma's demeanor like?

4. What does Lore overhear on the train?

5. Where does Tomas go when the children leave to Oma?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the pictures of Micha and his Opa. Why are these pictures special to Micha?

2. In the short amount of time Micha spends in Belarus on his first visit, he receives various receptions of his German background. Compare and contrast Andrej's and his mother's reception of Micha to the grandfather at the museum's.

3. Describe Micha's family dynamics.

4. What is Micha's search for the truth doing to the family?

5. The children take a family picture to send to Mutti. What is Lore's reflection about the changes in her and her siblings?

6. At first, Micha goes to the Kolesniks for his knowledge but over time, Elena is the one to request Micha's visit. What is the basis behind Micha's relationship with the Kolesniks?

7. Lore uses the tram with people reading the paper and has a ferry crossing as a birthday gift. What might these and other scenes in Section 7 predict about the future?

8. Describe Micha's feelings for his Opa as time goes on as he continues his search for the truth.

9. Jozef explains to Micha how the soldiers are able to kill the Jews without self-blame. How is this done?

10. Oma explains to Lore that Vati and Mutti are good people despite their involvement. Explain Oma's situation and where she stands regarding Mutti and Vati.

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