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

2. What is the Oberfuhrer's excellent idea?
(a) The underclothing should be used as cleaning rags.
(b) Three women should clean the office in the nude.
(c) Wicktor has to hold a salute until the women are done cleaning.
(d) The major should have the women clean the office every evening.

3. Why do Hansel and Gretel need to bathe in the river?
(a) They need to kill all the lice.
(b) Both children are filthy.
(c) The weather is warm enough to bathe.
(d) They want to clean their clothes.

4. What stopps Magda from taking the children to the secret hiding place?
(a) Hansel tells Magda that he told Halina about the place.
(b) Magda knows they have plenty of time to get to the hiding place.
(c) Gretel is sick and Magda does not want to move her.
(d) Magda is sick with pneumonia and not thinking clearly.

5. What does the Stepmother discover during the raid on the train?
(a) The Stepmother learns the children are safe.
(b) She discovers a car full of ammunition and guns.
(c) She finds the bodies of many dead Jews.
(d) She learns the Mechanic would take his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hansel do after he hears Telek tell Magda of his plans?

2. There is a posting in the village about the execution of three villagers. Why were three prisoners killed?

3. What does Gretel think Magda is trying to do to her and Hansel?

4. What is the smell that Magda cannot quite place when she arrives at Birkenau?

5. Who are the Rom?

(see the answer key)

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