Making Bombs for Hitler

Who is the main protagonist in "Making Bombs for Hitler"?

• Lida

• Luka

• Larissa

• Mrs. Schmidt

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What is the primary setting of the novel "Making Bombs for Hitler"?

• A German school

• A Nazi labor camp

• A Ukrainian village

• A Russian hospital

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Which item does Lida keep as a symbol of hope throughout her time in the camp?

• A photograph

• A handkerchief

• A silver spoon

• A doll

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What is Lida forced to do in the labor camp?

• Cook for the guards

• Make bombs

• Clean the barracks

• Work in the fields

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Why does Lida hide her true identity in the camp?

• To avoid being separated from her friends

• To get better food

• To avoid being killed for being Jewish

• To escape at night

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How does Lida demonstrate courage during her time in the camp?

• By stealing food for others

• By sabotaging the bombs she is forced to make

• By running away from the camp

• By confronting the guards

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Which character becomes Lida’s close friend and helps her survive?

• Inge

• Luka

• Larissa

• Mrs. Schmidt

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What theme is most strongly represented by Lida’s actions in the camp?

• Greed

• Hope and resilience

• Betrayal

• Revenge

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How does the author use the silver spoon as a symbol in the story?

• It represents Lida’s wealth

• It symbolizes her connection to her family and hope for the future

• It is used as a weapon

• It is a sign of her obedience

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Compare Lida’s experience in the labor camp to Luka’s. What is a key difference?

• Lida is older than Luka

• Luka is forced to work outside, while Lida works inside

• Lida is separated from her family, while Luka is not

• Luka is a guard, while Lida is a prisoner

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