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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. Why does a Nazi officer threaten Gerda in their home?
(a) He is trying to proposition her.
(b) She refused him food.
(c) She will not give up the location of her father.
(d) She insulted him.

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

3. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?
(a) She does not wish to upset her recovering husband.
(b) She thinks Gerda's uncle is a liar.
(c) She does not take the threat seriously.
(d) She does not want to leave her home.

4. What does Arthur say in his letter?
(a) The German treat him well.
(b) He will be promoted.
(c) He wants to marry his girlfriend.
(d) He wishes for Gerda to be strong.

5. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?
(a) girls.
(b) young men.
(c) boys.
(d) young women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?

2. Where must Jewish women register to work?

3. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?

4. How do Gerda's parents see Abek's advances towards Gerda?

5. Why is she angry with this person?

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