Milkweed chapters 1-10

In Chapter 2, why does the narrator tell Uri that his name is "Stopthief"?

• That's his real name.
• People yell "Stop, thief"
• It was a joke.
• He llikes the name.

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In Chapter 3, Uri decides that Misha is a Gypsy because:

• He has black eyes.
• He has dark skin.
• He wars a yellow stone around his neck.
• All of the above.

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The narrator saw the soldiers giving out bread.  He had not known bread could be given.  Why?

• He thought only the bread ladies gave out bread.
• He was used to stealing (snatching) the bread.
• He thought everything was given away.

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Who was the man washing the sidewalk with his beard?

• a Jewish man
• a Gypsy
• a German Soldier

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Misha said, "I'm glad I'm not a Jew."  Uri said, "Don't be too glad."  Why?

• Uri didn't want him to celebrate.
• Because Gypsies are not liked either and will be treated the same way.
• Uri wanted to make Misha a Jew.

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Why does the narrator want to be a Jackboot?

• He loves their shiny black boots.
• He wants to drive a tank.
• He wants to be in the parade.

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The narrator was called many names. What identity did he receive from Uri?

• Stupid

• Stop Thief

• Misha Pilsudski

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What is one reason Uri may have took Misha under his wing?

• He wanted to control him.
• He wanted company.
• He reminded him of his little brother that died.

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In Chapter 7, how does Misha feel about the story that Uri makes up to explain his past?

• He is offended by the story.
• He loves the story.
• He wants to change the story.
• He refuses to accept the story  as his own.

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When Misha found the tomato in the garden he said that the girl watching him made him feel as if he had just become visible.  What does that mean?

• He was a ghost.
• She saw him as a real and meaningful person.
• He was caught as a gypsy.

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