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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He is taken to prison.
(b) He is beaten by Nazis.
(c) He steals all the Weissmann money.
(d) He is robbed.

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

3. What do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?
(a) "We Welcome You."
(b) "Heil Hitler."
(c) "Go away."
(d) "Thank you for saving us."

4. What type of waltzes did they listen to on the trip?
(a) English.
(b) Viennese.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

5. What is special about the last letter they receive in the chapter?
(a) It is scented with Arthur's cologne.
(b) The letter is very long.
(c) The letter came quickly.
(d) The letter is in Arthur's handwriting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gerda and her family live?

2. How old is Gerda when the book begins?

3. What are the Polish people hopeful for?

4. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?

5. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?

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