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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Leaving - the Witch (pp.256-297).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Major give Hansel candy when he is playing with the village children?
(a) He knows all about the German army.
(b) Hansel salutes him properly.
(c) Hansel is Gretel's brother.
(d) Hansel wins the game of solider.

2. According to the Russian, why do Russians drink heavily?
(a) Because it shows they still have feelings.
(b) Because they are all alcoholics.
(c) Because they are not affected by the effects of alcohol.
(d) Russians drink a lot of vodka because it is their national drink.

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

4. Who is Jacobe?
(a) One of the men executed.
(b) Jocobe is Felik's last name.
(c) A chess player.
(d) Feliks' Jewish friend.

5. What is the S.S. Oberfuhrer and Brown Sister's purpose in the village?
(a) The Brown Sister is taking girls for the Sisterhood, while the Oberfuhrer is taking boys for the army.
(b) They want to train the children to be soldiers.
(c) The children who are unhealthy and imperfect will be sent to the concentration camps.
(d) They are taking the children who are blonde and blue eyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Germans leave bodies where they are killed, why?

2. What did the little boy admire about the Nazis?

3. What do the women helping Magda think is happening as they are ushered underground?

4. Why do Hansel and Gretel need to bathe in the river?

5. What suspicion does Wiktor have confirmed during the inspection of Hansel and Gretel?

(see the answer key)

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