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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eindeutschung - The Oven (pp.192-255).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Magda, Hansel and Gretel wash with kerosene?
(a) Kerosene keeps them warm.
(b) Kerosene gets rid of lice.
(c) Kerosene was used as soap.
(d) Kerosene helps to get all the dirt out.

2. What does the Russian order done to the German soldiers?
(a) He orders their heads cut off and placed at their feet.
(b) He kills two of the soldiers and beheads one.
(c) He orders them all shot.
(d) He steals all of their clothes and shoes.

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

4. What does Nelka ask Telek to do for her when she becomes aware of his strange demeanor?
(a) Nelka asks Telek to not steal the baby, as it would kill all the villagers.
(b) She asks him to confess to the priest about his plans to steal the baby.
(c) She asks him to get the baby back when the Germans leave the village.
(d) Nelka demands he confess about what he did to all the village children.

5. Why does the Russian's group target the train?
(a) There are captured Russians on the train.
(b) It has ammunition and supplies.
(c) They want to kill the German soldiers.
(d) The train is carrying Jews to concentration camps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hansel go when he is kicked out of the cabin?

2. Who is Zayde?

3. What was the third book Gretel's father was able to save when they were forced from their home?

4. Why is Hansel rejected when he is inspected by the Brown Sister?

5. What saves the children's father from being killed by the band of partisans?

(see the answer key)

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