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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?
(a) The Nazi's steal their hair.
(b) The Jew's food rations are cut in half.
(c) The Germans leave.
(d) They are killed in the woods.

2. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?
(a) They come to the aide of their Jewish friends.
(b) They revolt against the Nazis.
(c) Many do not know how to react.
(d) They welcome the Nazis and thank them for liberation.

3. Where does Gerda spend most of her time before she is sent away?
(a) Her family's garden.
(b) With her father in his study.
(c) With Erika at her house.
(d) Her family's old home.

4. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?
(a) some money.
(b) a necklace.
(c) a piece of glass.
(d) his love.

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

6. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?
(a) Julius has died.
(b) Arthur was injured in an attack.
(c) The family dog has died.
(d) Paris has been invaded by the Nazis.

7. How does Gerda feel about living in the Jewish Ghetto?
(a) Relieved that she will not be going to a concentration camp.
(b) Nervous and angry she is forced to move.
(c) Angry for being robbed of her life.
(d) Glad her parents will be with her.

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

9. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?
(a) Gerda's father was recovering from a heart attack.
(b) Gerda's mother was pregnant and it would have been too hard on her.
(c) Gerda's mother was extremely sick.
(d) Gerda refused to leave.

10. Where is Helene forced to go as the chapter ends?
(a) To a death camp.
(b) Home to take care of her husband.
(c) To go to Russia.
(d) To march into the woods.

11. Who does Gerda make sure to say goodbye to before she leaves.
(a) Nacy.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Niania.
(d) Nan.

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

13. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?
(a) They were treated very kindly by the Germans.
(b) In an attempt to dehumanize the Jews and their deaths.
(c) They escape before having to confront the Nazis.
(d) Because Erika's mother is a single woman who cannot defend herself.

14. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?
(a) They must register with the Nazis.
(b) Get tattoos of their names.
(c) They must give up all their food.
(d) They are not pressured to do anything.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?

2. Why is she angry with this person?

3. Who is with Arthur?

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

5. During her errands, who does Gerda get angry with?

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