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Milkweed Novel

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the narrator of the novel Milkweed?

a)

Misha

b)

Janina

c)

Uri

d)

Mr. Milgrom

2.

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

a)

He is offended by the story.

b)

He loves the story.

c)

He wants to change the story.

d)

He refuses to accept the story  as his own.

3.

In Chapter 19, how does Misha get outside of the ghetto?

a)

He walks through the gates.

b)

He climbs over the wall.

c)

He tunnels beneath the wall.

d)

He climbs through a hole in the wall.

4.

In Chapter 34, what does Misha want to find in order to make Janina happy?

a)

A comb.

b)

A pickled egg.

c)

A tomato.

d)

A hazelnut buttercream chocolate.

5.

In Chapter 39, why can't Misha and Janina return to the ghetto after smuggling?

a)

They cannot fit back through the hole.

b)

The hole in the wall has been filled.

c)

There is a guard keeping watch by the hole.

d)

The ghetto is empty of people.

6.

In Chapter 42, who finds Misha on the train tracks and helps him?

a)

Uri.

b)

Doctor Korczak.

c)

A young girl and her dog.

d)

A farmer.

7.

Near the end of the novel, what middle name does Misha give his granddaughter?

a)

Janina

b)

Uri

c)

Milgrom

d)

Katherine

8.

In Chapter 39, what happens to Janina when she and Misha go back to the train station?

a)

She learns Misha is a Jackboot.

b)

She runs into Buffo.

c)

She finds the love of her life.

d)

She is caught by the Jackboots.

9.

Who is the author of the novel Milkweed?

a)

Jerry Spinelli

b)

Lois Lowry

c)

Suzanne Collins

d)

J.K. Rowling

10.

What is the main setting of the novel Milkweed?

a)

Warsaw, Poland

b)

Berlin, Germany

c)

Paris, France

d)

London, England

11.

In the novel Milkweed, what is Misha's original name?

a)

Stopthief

b)

Jack

c)

Uri

d)

Janina

12.

What genre does the novel Milkweed belong to?

a)

Historical Fiction

b)

Science Fiction

c)

Fantasy

d)

Mystery

13.

Which character in Milkweed is known for telling stories about his past?

a)

Uri

b)

Misha

c)

Janina

d)

Mr. Milgrom

14.

What is the significance of the milkweed plant in the novel?

a)

Symbol of hope and survival

b)

A source of food

c)

A hiding place

d)

A weapon

15.

In Milkweed, what does Misha often steal to survive?

a)

Bread

b)

Jewelry

c)

Clothes

d)

Books

16.

What is the relationship between Misha and Janina in the novel?

a)

Friends

b)

Siblings

c)

Cousins

d)

Strangers

17.

How does the novel Milkweed explore the theme of identity?

a)

Through Misha's changing names and roles

b)

Through Janina's family history

c)

Through Uri's leadership

d)

Through Mr. Milgrom's teachings

18.

What is the climax of the novel Milkweed?

a)

Misha's escape from the ghetto

b)

Janina's capture by the Jackboots

c)

Uri's betrayal

d)

Mr. Milgrom's death

19.

In Milkweed, what does Misha learn about humanity?

a)

The capacity for both kindness and cruelty

b)

The importance of wealth

c)

The power of education

d)

The necessity of war

20.

What literary device is frequently used in Milkweed to enhance the narrative?

a)

Flashbacks

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Metaphors

d)

Alliteration

21.

How does the author of Milkweed use imagery to depict the setting?

a)

Vivid descriptions of the war-torn city

b)

Detailed accounts of character's clothing

c)

Focus on the sounds of nature

d)

Emphasis on the taste of food

22.

What role does Uri play in Misha's life in Milkweed?

a)

Protector and mentor

b)

Adversary

c)

Distant relative

d)

Teacher

23.

In Milkweed, what does the character Buffo represent?

a)

The brutality of the Jackboots

b)

The kindness of strangers

c)

The innocence of children

d)

The wisdom of elders

24.

What is the narrative perspective of the novel Milkweed?

a)

First-person

b)

Second-person

c)

Third-person limited

d)

Third-person omniscient

25.

How does the novel Milkweed end?

a)

Misha finds peace in America

b)

Janina is reunited with her family

c)

Uri becomes a hero

d)

Mr. Milgrom survives the war