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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda's new work assignment?

2. What words describe Frau Kugler?

3. What does Gerda fall ill with while in the hospital?

4. How often are the girls allowed to take showers?

5. By 1943, how long has it been since the Germans invaded Poland?

Short Essay Questions

1. Newly arriving girls tell Gerda what hopeful news?

2. What good news does the American guard give the girls after their marching is complete?

3. On May 6, 1949, Frau Kugler announces that the girls will be moved where?

4. What has Abek given up to be with Gerda?

5. Why does Gerda begin to convulse after arriving at the Red Cross hospital?

6. How long is Gerda at the camp?

7. What does Gerda receive from Abek at Christmas?

8. When does Gerda meet Frau Kugler?

9. What does Gerda learn about Abek's family in Sosnowitz?

10. What must the girls wear once they have been registered at the camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several parts of the story Gerda mentions the garden that once belonged to her family:

a. What was special about the garden in Gerda's mind?

b. How did the garden play a part in her father's recovery?

c. Why was Gerda forced to say goodbye to the garden she loved so much?

Essay Topic 2

During the story, some of the characters acquire poison for themselves of for their children. Why do some of the families force their children to take the poison?

a. Do you feel that this is necessary?

b. Does Gerda ever use the poison that she traded her pendant for?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Ilse. How does she strengthen Gerda to carry on throughout their struggle for survival? How does Ilse's death change Gerda's resolve?

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