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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Jews forced to give up after the invasion?
(a) all valuables including jewelry, cars and gold.
(b) their pets.
(c) nothing.
(d) their children.

2. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?
(a) There are rumors of Jewish men being kidnapped.
(b) They don't hide.
(c) They are cowards.
(d) The whole family lives in the closet.

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

4. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) Phillip.

5. What do Mr. Pipersberg and Gerda's father have in common?
(a) They teach at the same college.
(b) Their children were going to marry.
(c) They wish to buy a paper company.
(d) They were interested in purchasing a fur factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?

2. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?

4. What is wrong with Helene?

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

(see the answer key)

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