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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eindeutschung - The Oven (pp.192-255).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens on March 11, 1944 to the partisans?
(a) The Russians defeat the Germans.
(b) They plant soup tureens to look like land mines.
(c) They are no longer partisans.
(d) They find food and canned meat attached to a parachute.

2. According to the Stepmother, why is it not a bad thing to be killed by a horse?
(a) It is better than being murdered by a Nazi.
(b) The Jew never knew what hit him.
(c) The horses are big and death would be instant.
(d) It is a death unspoiled by any ideas.

3. Why does the solider not kill Zanna after she has taken them to Magda's hut?
(a) The Oberfuhrer is nothing but a glorified athlete.
(b) There is no time to bury the body.
(c) The soldier does not want to kill any more people.
(d) He is following the Major's orders.

4. As Hansel is playing with the village children, what impresses the Major about Hansel?
(a) His senses of courage against the village children.
(b) Hansel is smart.
(c) Hansel knows all the posts of the German army.
(d) He wants to play solider with the village children.

5. Why does the priest decide to get the baby for Nelka?
(a) The priest wants to show the village he is brave.
(b) It is his way of repenting for all his past sins.
(c) Father Piotr believes he will be redeemed.
(d) He believes his soul is such a little, worthless one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one regret of the priest before he dies?

2. Why is the Major not fighting on the front lines?

3. What would have happened to Nelka had she admitted she had gypsy blood?

4. When the Oberfuhrer arrives, what does the Major find offensive about the SS soldier's medals?

5. What do the Russian partisans say will eventually kill all the Germans?

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