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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. How old does Gerda turn on May 8th?

2. Once girls begin losing their monthly periods, what does Gerda long for?

3. How many stars of David do the girls have to wear on their bodies?

4. What is Malvine Berger's role in the camp?

5. The women pass many German cities and finally arrive at _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Gerda and her friend's lack of nutrition causes what to happen to many of the girls?

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

3. Finally, after marching, where do the girls arrive?

4. What part of Gerda's body has been the most affected by frostbite?

5. How does Gerda say goodbye to Abek?

6. When they are forced to move, where must the girls go and must they travel there?

7. How does Gerda honor the memories of those that did not make it out of the Holocaust?

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

9. When is Gerda given an identifying number?

10. How is Abek able to eventually see Gerda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, Gerda and the other girls were forced to move from place to place:

a. Why did the Germans make them go from one camp to the next?

b. Which character (or characters) do you feel had the most positive influence on Gerda?

c. What was the purpose of giving the Jews number instead of a name?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following questions to write about:

1. What two themes are the most prevalent in the book? Discuss the themes and describe two specific situations in which the themes are present.

2. Compare and contrast the characters of Kurt Klein and Abek. How are the men alike and different? How does one capture Gerda's heart while the other cannot?

3. The theme of fear is ever present during Gerda's imprisonment. Explain how fear cycles throughout the novel and amongst the girls in the camp.

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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