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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?
(a) Arthur has sent no letters.
(b) They are delayed due to censors.
(c) They were being kept by his girlfriend.
(d) They are being burned.

3. What are the Polish people hopeful for?
(a) That they will be rescued by the Allies.
(b) Their lives will be spared if they barter with the Nazis.
(c) They will be able to get themselves out of the country.
(d) The Germans will leave soon.

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

5. What does Julius make Gerda promise?
(a) To go look for her brother.
(b) To not marry someone she doesn't love.
(c) To stay at home with him and Helene.
(d) Not to commit suicide.

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

7. Where did Gerda and Helene vacation the previous summer before the invasion?
(a) Paris.
(b) Krynica.
(c) Cannes.
(d) Bahamas.

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

9. Does Gerda wish to work at a factory for the rest of her life?
(a) No she has no interest to stay.
(b) Yes, she is a good seamstress.
(c) Yes, as long as it will keep her safe.
(d) No, she wants to be a mother and work more interesting jobs.

10. What news does Gerda's family receive in mid October?
(a) All men between fifteen and sixty must register.
(b) The allies do not wish to help them.
(c) The Germans have been defeated.
(d) Their family has been killed.

11. What young man does Gerda meet in this chapter and why does he visit her every day?
(a) Arthur Jacobson; He is courting Gerda.
(b) John Johnson; He needs helps with homework.
(c) Matthew Jacobson; He likes Gerda.
(d) Abek Feigenblatt; He is courting Gerda.

12. What does Helene wish for Gerda to be throughout the rest of this horrible experience?
(a) She hopes her daughter can die in peace.
(b) Look for her brother.
(c) To pray for her.
(d) She wants her daughter to be strong.

13. What is wrong with Helene?
(a) She misses her healthy husband.
(b) She is grieving Arthur.
(c) She feels sorry for herself.
(d) She wishes for the Germans to leave her country.

14. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?
(a) Her grief overcomes her and she cannot do anything.
(b) She can explore her freedom.
(c) She is not empowered, only frightened.
(d) She can take risks, because she doesn't have to worry about her parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerda keep to herself?

2. What do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?

3. What type of waltzes did they listen to on the trip?

4. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?

5. Where does Gerda spend most of her time before she is sent away?

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