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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. How does the family get food?
(a) They can only buy it on the black market.
(b) A friend brings them food every week.
(c) They go to the store.
(d) They still have rations for the government.

2. What rumors were prevalent while Gerda was on vacation?
(a) The war will soon be over!
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) Jews will be hunted down and put into the concentration camps.
(d) War will start soon.

3. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?
(a) They are concerned because they are of Jewish heritage.
(b) They do not have money to pay off their creditors.
(c) They fear the wrath of the Russians.
(d) They think all of their money will be stolen.

4. What do Gerda and Helene conceal from Julius?
(a) Arthur's fighting.
(b) Helene's infidelity.
(c) Gerda's pregnancy.
(d) That war will be soon.

5. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?
(a) Letters.
(b) Letters & money.
(c) He can get nothing through to them.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the rumors surrounding the men that leave?

2. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?

3. Who is with Arthur?

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

5. What are the Polish people hopeful for?

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