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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Major saves Gretel's life during the inspection, why?

2. What do the Russian and partisans find the Germans transporting?

3. What does Father Piotr do after he sends Hansel away from the village?

4. What happens if a child is accepted by the Oberfuhrer during an inspection?

5. Why does Hansel get so angry when Gretel is brought back after the assault?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Brown Sister take the baby from Nelka?

2. What were the German soldiers transporting when the Russian partisans stumble upon them?

3. Who was listening to Telek's plans to murder the officers and the Brown Sister?

4. What was the car, painted green with an odd shape and open top?

5. What tragedy is stuck in Father Poitr's mind from his service in the war?

6. The stepmother dies. How is she killed?

7. What is the Oberfuhrer's ultimate goal in making the priest preach in this manner?

8. What happened to change the Russian's group of partisans in March, 1944?

9. Nelka swore she was not a gypsy and the Oberfuhrer was relieved, why?

10. What did Hansel get bullied into doing to show he was not afraid when he ventured into the village alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read the following quote: "She'll only stir them up registering two, strange children. She'll give them something to think about, and that;s always a mistake" (64). Discuss what Basha means by the last sentence and the implications.

Essay Topic 2

Gretel is not in her right mind, yet she is able to show Father Poitr that God is still present. Explain why the priest needed convincing, how Gretel helps, and discuss the implications.

Essay Topic 3

"The Germans have eaten the Gypsies of Poland for breakfast, child, and then they ate the Jews for lunch, but soon it will be supper" (199). What do you think Magda means by this statement? Explain using evidence from the text.

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