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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 was the old woman, named Magda, feeding the birds?
(a) The bread was old.
(b) Magda had enough to waste.
(c) Bread was unimportant.
(d) Because Magda still had hope.

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

3. Why is the Major not fighting on the front lines?
(a) He has lost one of his eyes.
(b) The Major is a pacifist.
(c) He is not a real soldier.
(d) Being a Major is a promotion.

4. Why has no one from the village reported Father Piotr and Magda for being Rom?
(a) The man was a priest.
(b) The villagers didn't know they were Rom.
(c) The villagers were afraid the woman, Magda, was a witch.
(d) The villagers just hadn't yet the opportunity.

5. What is Basha and her husband's secret?
(a) They know about Magda.
(b) They have been taking rations for a dead child.
(c) Basha is not a Catholic.
(d) They are Jews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nelka confess while she is in labor?

2. What are the Kulturtrager?

3. Why does the Russian's group target the train?

4. How is Gretel's age disguised in the photograph?

5. When the partisans raid the farm, what is the purpose of the hut beside the river?

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