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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ice Storm - Bones (pp.130-191).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it hard for Gretel to know what day it is?
(a) Magda does not go to the village regularly.
(b) There is no clock or calendar.
(c) Gretel cannot tell time.
(d) Gretel has lost count of the days.

2. Why is Nelka chosen to provide blood to the Oberfuhrer?
(a) Nelka is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty.
(b) She shares the same blood type.
(c) She is chosen because she has just given birth.
(d) Sister Rosa said Nelka will be able to survive the transfusions.

3. What is Magda's secret?
(a) Magda is not a Catholic.
(b) Magda is Nelka's grandmother.
(c) Magda is part Gypsy.
(d) Magda is the Priest's sister.

4. What does Gretel think she is doing as Telek brings her back to the cabin?
(a) Going to see the wild ponies.
(b) Eating an orange from her grandfather.
(c) Going to see a bison.
(d) Going to her garden.

5. Telek tells Gretel what you must do you do if you want to see the animals of the forest. What was it?
(a) You must keep the wind in your face.
(b) You need to stand very still and not move.
(c) You need to make sure there is no wind and stand still.
(d) The wind must be blowing from behind you.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the village men justify that Telek is short on the draw?

2. Why do the Mechanik, and the other partisans, cover their urine with snow?

3. What happens to all the German horses?

4. What animal does Gretel and Hansel get to see with Telek in their fist venture out into the forest?

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

(see the answer key)

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