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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gerda console herself?
(a) She writes a poem.
(b) She buys herself a treat.
(c) She thinks about the good times.
(d) She cannot console herself at all.

2. What is Gerda's new destiny?
(a) She will soon be transported to another camp.
(b) She will reunite with her family.
(c) She will marry Abek.
(d) The war is over and she will be free.

3. Why is she angry with this person?
(a) She tells her she is not pretty.
(b) He tells her Arthur will never come back.
(c) He insults her by making an advance.
(d) They tease her and call her names.

4. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?
(a) Julius has died.
(b) Paris has been invaded by the Nazis.
(c) The family dog has died.
(d) Arthur was injured in an attack.

5. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?
(a) Yes. She thinks of ways to escape.
(b) No, because she is not very bright.
(c) Yes she contemplates ways to kill soldiers.
(d) No, her thoughts are devoid of the present.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gerda in despair at the end of Chapter 4?

2. How long does Suze think she and Gerda will be at the new work camp?

3. Why do Gerda and her friend spend so much time in the town's graveyard?

4. What makes Gerda rethink rejecting the offer?

5. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?

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