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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. Why does Hansel get so angry when Gretel is brought back after the assault?

2. Why is Hansel rejected when he is inspected by the Brown Sister?

3. What does the Russian order done to the German soldiers?

4. What is one thing Telek knows he will never touch again after injuring the children?

5. Why is Father Poitr getting drunk before Mass?

Short Essay Questions

1. Hansel was in the woods on Christmas eve, what did he save from the Oberfuhrer?

2. What did the Oberfuhrer demand from Nelka?

3. What tragedy is stuck in Father Poitr's mind from his service in the war?

4. What happened to Nelka, Telek and the baby?

5. How does the story end?

6. Nelka swore she was not a gypsy and the Oberfuhrer was relieved, why?

7. Why did the Brown Sister take the baby from Nelka?

8. What happened to change the Russian's group of partisans in March, 1944?

9. What was going to happen to Nelka's baby, once inspected?

10. What were the German soldiers transporting when the Russian partisans stumble upon them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel begins with an introduction by the "witch" and ends with a prologue from the "witch". Why does the author choose to do this? Is it effective? Should it be different? Explain why the author made this choice, discuss it's effectiveness and provide support.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Magda repeats the phrase, "The wheel turns." Explain what she means by this and provide support for your explanation.

Essay Topic 3

"The Germans have eaten the Gypsies of Poland for breakfast, child, and then they ate the Jews for lunch, but soon it will be supper" (199). What do you think Magda means by this statement? Explain using evidence from the text.

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