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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Silvana do after Janusz leaves?
(a) She tries to find another husband.
(b) She recluses herself in their apartment.
(c) She flees Poland.
(d) She goes to her parents.

2. How old is Aurek?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 12.

3. What is Hank's former occupation?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Night club singer.

4. What does Janusz miss?
(a) His parents.
(b) Polish food.
(c) Speaking Polish.
(d) The company of a woman.

5. What is Silvana trying to focus on to push the nightmare aside?
(a) Her duties as a wife.
(b) Aurek.
(c) The future.
(d) Janusz.

6. Where does Aurek hide after running away from school?
(a) In the forest.
(b) In an abandoned house.
(c) Under his bed.
(d) In the backyard.

7. Where does Janusz meet Silvana and Aurek?
(a) The Royal Terminal.
(b) Elizabeth's Square.
(c) Victoria Station.
(d) The Queen Dock.

8. What do Silvana and Janusz try to hide?
(a) Their love for each other.
(b) Their tears.
(c) The shock they both feel.
(d) Thier fear.

9. What does Silvana find that belongs to Janusz?
(a) A photo of him and Helene.
(b) The letters from Helene.
(c) A letter Janusz wrote to his son.
(d) The letter Janusz wrote her, but never sent.

10. How long have Silvana and Aurek not seen Janusz?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

11. What does Janusz decide while Franek is outside?
(a) To leave for England.
(b) To leave for France.
(c) To leave for Spain.
(d) To leave for Warsaw.

12. How does Franek die?
(a) He drowns.
(b) He shoots himself.
(c) He hurts his head on a rock.
(d) He is killed by a boar.

13. Who does Silvana walk with on her way from the farm?
(a) A man named Gregor.
(b) By herself.
(c) A woman named Yuska.
(d) An elderly couple.

14. Where do Bruno and Franek convince Janusz to go?
(a) Poland.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) Russia.

15. What is Janusz happy about?
(a) That Aurek can sleep without nightmares.
(b) That Silvana wants another child.
(c) That Silvana has a job.
(d) That Aurek is adjusting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers Aurek's hiding place?

2. How do Hanka, Silvana and Aurek get food and shelter?

3. What does Aurek struggle with?

4. What does Silvana have nightmares about?

5. What does Silvana feel free from when she first moves in with Janusz?

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