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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Babi done to help Mother make this attempt?
(a) Called some officials she knew.
(b) Withdrawn her savings.
(c) Told her who could forge papers.
(d) Sold some land.

2. How did Beregszasz change for Piri's family?
(a) They were not allowed into certain districts.
(b) They had to move out of their house.
(c) They were harassed constantly.
(d) They had to keep a low profile as Jews.

3. How does Piri characterize her adjustment to life in Beregszasz?
(a) She adjusted quickly.
(b) She adjusted reluctantly.
(c) She could not quite adjust.
(d) She adjusted painfully.

4. What was Piri's father's position?
(a) Printer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Army officer.

5. What happened when the boys chased Piri and Iboya?
(a) They escaped.
(b) A policeman chased the boys away.
(c) They were beaten.
(d) The boys caught them but didn't hurt them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rozsi?

2. When did Babi hear that Piri's parents were coming?

3. What made Piri a favorite of her teacher's?

4. What did Babi ask the girls to do in anticipation of Piri's parents coming?

5. What was Farenc riding when Piri met him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Father's visit home.

2. What news did Piri get from Lilli?

3. Why did Farenc agree to help Piri and her family?

4. Why did Babi distrust Farenc?

5. How did Beregszasz change for Piri's family?

6. Describe Piri's family's friendship with Mrs. Gerber.

7. Describe Piri and Iboya's encounter with the armed young men.

8. What did Father expect to happen after his battalion passed through Beregszasz?

9. What did Babi want Mother and Father to do with the children, and what was Mother's response?

10. What were the children doing when Piri entered fifth grade?

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