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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Witch - The Village Piaski (pp.1-65).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the girl, now named Gretel, insist on sleeping under the leaves?
(a) They needed to be hidden.
(b) It reminded her of their Uncle.
(c) Hansel wanted to pretend they were rabbits.
(d) It would make them warmer.

2. Why is Magda nervous about the children being in town?
(a) Magda is afraid the boy will forget his story.
(b) The priest might have second thoughts and turn them in.
(c) Gretel is afraid she will make a mistake.
(d) Magda does not think Gretel and Hansel will pass as her family.

3. Why does Hansel want to look like a Nazi?
(a) Nazi's all have clean uniforms.
(b) Nazi's have guns.
(c) Nazi's all have blonde hair.
(d) Nazi's are never told what to do.

4. What does Magda miss the most about the village?
(a) Oranges.
(b) The smells of cooking.
(c) The soup.
(d) The smells of the pecans and peaches.

5. Why does the Mechanik kill the soldier?
(a) The clothing and boots on the soldier are valuable.
(b) The solider has food.
(c) The Mechanik thinks the children are in danger.
(d) The soldier discovers the Mechanik's presence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the old woman, named Magda, feeding the birds?

2. Why is the Man, woman and two children riding motorcycle?

3. According to the Witch on page 1, what story has been told over and over again full of lies?

4. What does the father, now named the Mechanik, have to do to prove his loyalty?

5. Why is it hard for Gretel to know what day it is?

(see the answer key)

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