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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. Who brought Riva to the doctor after she fell ill?

2. What did the landlady's grandson tell Riva?

3. What did the landlady's grandson wear when he pounded on the door?

4. What organization was formed, at the start of Chapter 3?

5. What did Riva's mother do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Riva and Liabele discuss about the war, in Chapter 9?

2. What did Riva say would have been easy, according to Chapter 30?

3. What did the Nazi guards tell the girls, after forcing them from the barracks, in Chapter 45?

4. What did Riva admit about her relationship with Yulek?

5. What did Yulek reveal to Riva, in Chapter 20?

6. Why did Shmulek arrive at Riva's house, in Chapter 11?

7. What happened as the Jewish Passover began, in Chapter 15?

8. In Chapter 10, what worker arrived, and what did she tell Riva?

9. What job did Riva take, in Chapter 7?

10. What did Riva say was ironic, in Chapter 46?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the contradictions in Nacha's actions and statements regarding the Nazis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance of socialist movements, such as Skif and Bund, examining the impact they had on individuals and families during the Nazi regime.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Yulek and Riva's experiences and background, and discuss how their relationship impacted Riva.

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