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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting as the story opens?
(a) Elli's school in 1945.
(b) The town of Somorja in 1943.
(c) The past, in the ghetto.
(d) Nagymagyar.

2. At the start of the book, how does Elli spend her days?
(a) Helping her father at the restaurant.
(b) In typical pursuits of young girls of her age.
(c) Reading and writing for school.
(d) Sitting at home with her mother.

3. Why does Elli believe her mother slights her?
(a) Elli doesn't like Bubi.
(b) Elli is too much like her father.
(c) Elli is not pretty.
(d) Elli is not like Laura.

4. Why does Elli's father think ambition is a desirable trait?
(a) Ambition gives others confidence.
(b) Ambition makes others like you.
(c) Ambition shows you care.
(d) Ambition can make a person accomplish more.

5. Where do Bonnie and Elli go to swim?
(a) A neighbor's pool.
(b) An ocean.
(c) The town pool.
(d) The Danube.

Short Answer Questions

1. Elli thinks her mother's favorite child is _______________.

2. How does Bubbi attain good grades in school?

3. How does Laura demonstrate affection?

4. Why does Elli not have the chance to graduate?

5. How does Bubi react to the news from the town crier?

(see the answer key)

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