The Devil's Arithmetic Ch. 9-12 Quiz

What was the Nazi officer's reason for taking the villagers?

• The government ordered all Jews to be resettled for the rest of the war.

• The Nazi wanted to make sure the Jews were safe.

• The Nazi's needed workers for the war.

• The village was being used as a battlefield during the war.

What do the villagers do on the truck ride to ease their anxiety?

• Cry

• Sing

• Talk

• Dance

What do the villagers see at spread out at the train station?(Multiple Answers)

• suitcases

• silver candle sticks

• dresses

• jewelry cases

Compare the story Hansel and Gretel and the Holocaust, only need one.

What is an example of an allusion in chapter 9?

• Star Wars

• the songs

• angel of death

• the wedding

What were some of the problems on the boxcar? (Multiple Answers)

• People were compacted, no room.

• It was hot and sweaty.

• No air to breath.

• The soup served was too hot.

List one emotion you would have on the boxcar. What happened on the boxcar that made you feel that way.

How long were the villagers on the box cars?

• 5 days

• one day and night

• 4 days and nights

• 3 days and 4 nights

True or False

During the boxcar ride a baby, Rachel, and older women died.

• True

• False

What does "arbeit macht frei" mean in English?

• Work will set you free.

• Death to the Jews.

• Nazis are the best.

• Only the strongest will live.