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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?
(a) He uses his high power job to get them tickets out of Germany.
(b) He gives his children weapons to protect themselves.
(c) He asks his daughter and son to leave with family friends.
(d) He figures out a way to secure his childrens passage to America.

3. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?
(a) That she feels happy the Nazis have come.
(b) She feels numb and is stunned at nothing.
(c) The cowardice of the Polish people.
(d) The quickness of the invasion.

4. What do Gerda and Helene do to make money?
(a) Create paintings.
(b) Make buttons.
(c) Knit apparel.
(d) Make hats.

5. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?
(a) Abek.
(b) Ilse.
(c) Suse.
(d) Her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?

2. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?

3. Why does Gerda think the Jewish people did not resist the Germans' takeover of their lives?

4. What does the family learn about Arthur?

5. What happens on the trip?

(see the answer key)

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