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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Gerda receive from her friend, Erika?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is being sent to a work camp.
(c) She will graduate college soon.
(d) Erika is to marry her love, Henrek.

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

3. What does the family learn about Arthur?
(a) He is breaking up with his girlfriend.
(b) He is being held in Poland.
(c) All his friends have been killed.
(d) He is safe in Russia.

4. As they arrive at the new camp, an intimidating woman named Frau Aufsicht, holds a frightening __________.
(a) Black whip.
(b) 2x4 peice of wood.
(c) Paddle.
(d) Gun.

5. What does Julius make Gerda promise?
(a) To go look for her brother.
(b) Not to commit suicide.
(c) To not marry someone she doesn't love.
(d) To stay at home with him and Helene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerda do to maintain her sanity?

2. Although Germany seems to be under siege, what do all the prisoners and SS guards continue to do?

3. What is special about the last letter they receive in the chapter?

4. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?

5. While the Germans lose ground on the Eastern Front, what halts at the camp?

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