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The Devil's Arithmetic Ch. 9-12 Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

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

b)

The Nazi wanted to make sure the Jews were safe.

c)

The Nazi's needed workers for the war.

d)

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

2.

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

a)

Cry

b)

Sing

c)

Talk

d)

Dance

3.

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

a)

suitcases

b)

silver candle sticks

c)

dresses

d)

jewelry cases

4.

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

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5.

What is an example of an allusion in chapter 9?

a)

Star Wars

b)

the songs

c)

angel of death

d)

the wedding

6.

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

a)

People were compacted, no room.

b)

It was hot and sweaty.

c)

No air to breath.

d)

The soup served was too hot.

7.

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

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8.

How long were the villagers on the box cars?

a)

5 days

b)

one day and night

c)

4 days and nights

d)

3 days and 4 nights

9.

True or False

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

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What does "arbeit macht frei" mean in English?

a)

Work will set you free.

b)

Death to the Jews.

c)

Nazis are the best.

d)

Only the strongest will live.

11.

Based on the saying "arbeit macht frei" how will the Jews be set free?

a)

They will die.

b)

After working so hard they will be set free.

c)

Working hard for loved ones will set you free.

d)

The Nazi will let them free if they obey the work rules.

12.

True or False

The Nazi gave the prisoners jobs because the Jews would work for free and they didn't want other people to know what was going on in the camps.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Why did the prisoner who gave Hannah her tattoo cry?

a)

The dress Hannah had on was his daughter's.

b)

The prisoner felt bad that more people were coming through.

c)

Seeing more young people come into the camp made him cry.

d)

The prisoner did not like giving tattoos to people.

14.

List the events in order. Use the number for your answer only.

1. A prisoner gave them their number tattoo.

2. The women picked up clothes that were rags and used.

3. Went to the barracks where they slept.

4. Stood in line for a haircut, so they won't get lice.

5. Gave up their own clothes and showered.

(a)  

15.

What part of speech is the word affirmation?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

16.

To be able to recognize somethings is...

a)

discernible

b)

ominous

c)

garish

d)

vehemence

17.

An ungrateful person is....

a)

ingrate

b)

vulnerable

c)

dissipating

d)

discernible

18.

What part of speech is the word garish?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

19.

Which word means, given the impression something bad will happen?

a)

ominous

b)

garish

c)

ingrate

d)

vulnerable

20.

Who do you think is going to survive being in the camp? Click all that apply.

a)

Hannah

b)

Gilt

c)

Tzipporah

d)

Shamel

e)

Fayge