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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 is Gerda's mother's name?
(a) Heather.
(b) Helene.
(c) Hallah.
(d) Hannah.

2. What type of job is Gerda given in the work camp? Does she enjoy the work?
(a) Desposes of trash; no.
(b) She sews clothing; yes.
(c) She cooks for the camp; no.
(d) Gerda works in the garden; yes.

3. Gerda longs for what season to come and make her feel better?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) WInter.
(d) Fall.

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

5. Why does the winter seem to be so long?
(a) She never knows if she will survive to the next day.
(b) Gerda wondering where her family is.
(c) This year it is a harsh, cold long winter.
(d) Gerda feels scared about what is to come.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Arthur?

2. Where is Helene forced to go as the chapter ends?

3. How does the family get food?

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

5. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?

(see the answer key)

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