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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Leaving - the Witch (pp.256-297).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has no one from the village reported Father Piotr and Magda for being Rom?
(a) The man was a priest.
(b) The villagers were afraid the woman, Magda, was a witch.
(c) The villagers just hadn't yet the opportunity.
(d) The villagers didn't know they were Rom.

2. Why does the solider not kill Zanna after she has taken them to Magda's hut?
(a) There is no time to bury the body.
(b) He is following the Major's orders.
(c) The Oberfuhrer is nothing but a glorified athlete.
(d) The soldier does not want to kill any more people.

3. What is one thing Telek knows he will never touch again after injuring the children?
(a) Turnips.
(b) Raspberries.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Vodka.

4. Where does Gretel's mind go after the rape?
(a) She thinks she is in a garden.
(b) Gretel's mind goes blank.
(c) Gretel thinks of Hansel and Magda.
(d) She imagines she is with her Zayde.

5. Why does Gretel cry when she sees a falling star?
(a) She thinks it is the soul of a Jew falling out of the sky.
(b) She thinks it means another Jew is going up to be a star.
(c) She believes it is the soul of a Jew coming down to meet a family member.
(d) She thinks it means another Jew died.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Menorah signify?

2. Why is Hansel so worried about Gretel's madness?

3. How do Gretel and Hansel cross the river?

4. Why did the boy, now named Hansel, leave breadcrumbs in the forest?

5. What makes Magda happy when on the truck, even though she knows she is in trouble with the Germans?

(see the answer key)

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