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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. What would have happened to Nelka had she admitted she had gypsy blood?

2. What happens on March 11, 1944 to the partisans?

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

4. How does Telek take care of the first group of children?

5. What stopps Magda from taking the children to the secret hiding place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Nelka, Telek and the baby?

2. How does the story end?

3. Hansel provides a reason for being circumcised to the Oberfuhrer when being inspected, what was that reason?

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

5. What was the one thing the priest asked of Telek when Telek confesses?

6. What does Gretel light in the forest for Father Poitr?

7. What is Hansel's secret that he shares with Halina?

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

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

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

Throughout the novel, Magda repeats the phrase, "The wheel turns." Explain what she means by this and provide support for your explanation.

Essay Topic 2

The Russian's group, including the Mechanik, sacked a local farm, killing the farmer and his wife and burning most of the property. Discuss the reasons behind the sacking, and the justifications for the act.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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