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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 is Nelka concerned for Telek's apparent calm when she meets him in the village drawing water?
(a) He is planning their escape from the village.
(b) Telek is going to try to kill the Oberfuhrer.
(c) Telek plans to get the baby back and run away with Nelka.
(d) He is going to exact revenge on the entire village.

2. Why does Hansel no longer like to sleep indoors?
(a) It remindes him of the oven and Magda's hut.
(b) It reminds him of his old house.
(c) He is used to sleeping out in the fields.
(d) He does not like to be couped up.

3. Why does Hansel hate the change in the weather into spring?
(a) The noises keep him awake at night.
(b) It is too hot to sleep.
(c) He cannot hear if anything is approaching.
(d) He does not like all the bugs.

4. How do the village men justify that Telek is short on the draw?
(a) Telek is the strongest and quietest.
(b) They say Telek was never one of them anyway.
(c) Telek is not a father, so it will be easy for him.
(d) They believe they should not have to hurt their own children.

5. Why did Gretel look all around them before they got out of the pile of leaves?
(a) Gretel was admiring the snow.
(b) Gretel was looking for footprints.
(c) Gretel was making sure there wasn't anyone around.
(d) Gretel was afraid someone heard them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the man hide his two children to escape Bialystok?

2. What does Gretel think Magda is trying to do to her and Hansel?

3. What does Magda use to help Gretel's thirst when she is sick?

4. What was the woman, Magda, terrified of?

5. Why is it hard for Gretel to know what day it is?

(see the answer key)

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