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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Gerda and Helene conceal from Julius?
(a) Gerda's pregnancy.
(b) That war will be soon.
(c) Helene's infidelity.
(d) Arthur's fighting.

2. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?
(a) Abek's cousins.
(b) Abek.
(c) Abek's sister and mother.
(d) Abek's father.

3. 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) Glad her parents will be with her.
(d) Angry for being robbed of her life.

4. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He is beaten by Nazis.
(b) He is robbed.
(c) He steals all the Weissmann money.
(d) He is taken to prison.

5. How many Jewish families are left in the Ghetto?
(a) 500 families.
(b) 50 families.
(c) 250 families.
(d) 1000 families.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?

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

3. What time period does the book take place?

4. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?

5. Who does Gerda keep her fears away from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many Jews are left in the city of Bielitz?

2. Who visits Gerda's father while he is sick?

3. Where does Gerda meet Abek?

4. What is Gerda's last meal with her family?

5. Where do Gerda and her family live in the Ghetto?

6. Why does Gerda decide to visit Sonowtiz?

7. What is ALL BUT MY LIFE about?

8. Why didn't Gerda's family escape sooner?

9. Gerda and other girls are sent to what camp?

10. What type of job do the women perform?

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