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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. After Daniel's public-school teacher shows the class how inferior he is, what does Daniel do to him?

2. In Daniel's photograph from May 1944, where are Rosa and Erika standing?

3. What news comes in October that scares Daniel?

4. What does Oma Miriam write in her note to Daniel's family?

5. When is the last class picture taken of Daniel at public school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Uncle Peter's death affect Daniel?

2. What significance does Oma Miriam's death have on Daniel?

3. What is significant about Rosa and Daniel teaching the father a lesson about stealing bread from his children?

4. What does the Hitler Youth uniform Oma Miriam makes for Daniel symbolize?

5. Why is the radio important to Daniel's family?

6. What is the emotional impact of other countries refusal to accept Jews on Daniel's family?

7. What purpose does the character of Mr. Schneider serve to the overall plot?

8. Why did Daniel feel he had to go see "The Eternal Jew"?

9. What is most important about the two photographs Daniel recalls in chapter two?

10. What is the significance of sending Uncle Peter's ashes to his family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what the Hitler Youth uniform symbolizes for Daniel and for others.What does the Hitler Youth uniform symbolize and what motivation does Oma Miriam have for creating a fake one for Daniel? How does this effect him and what does it mean for those who wear real ones? Use the text to support your answer. Use the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How do the themes of hatred and love continue to battle throughout the novel? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

How do Rosa and Daniel plan to honor Peter's words and his dying wish? How does this reinforce the theme of love and family?

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