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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sugar - December, 1943 (pp.66-129).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nelka collect all the Russian fliers that are dropped from the sky?
(a) It makes great toilet paper.
(b) The paper can be reused for writing.
(c) She wants to show the other villagers.
(d) It cannot be seen by the German soldiers.

2. Why is the Man, woman and two children riding motorcycle?
(a) They have broken the law.
(b) The are trying to get over the border.
(c) They are fleeing the Ghetto.
(d) They are trying to escape the Nazis.

3. What is the Hour of the Wolf?
(a) The wolves can be caught during that specific hour.
(b) The darkest, often hopeless moment before dawn.
(c) It is when the moon begins to set.
(d) The time when the wolves are out hunting.

4. There is a posting in the village about the execution of three villagers. Why were three prisoners killed?
(a) They took German soldiers cigarettes.
(b) A German soldier was severley injured.
(c) Someone had made illegal vodka.
(d) They were on death row.

5. Why did Gretel study the old woman's clothes when the two children came across the hut?
(a) Gretel was looking for a weapon.
(b) Gretel was looking for hidden food.
(c) Gretel was looking at the filth.
(d) Gretel was looking for the Nazi swastika.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hansel and Gretel need in order to stay with Magda?

2. How does the Major honor Gretel during her first visit to the village?

3. What does the Stepmother discover during the raid on the train?

4. What are the Kulturtrager?

5. Why does Telek believe Nelka's baby will come sooner than December?

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