Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-8

Reading Check

1. How many books make up the library?

2. What play are the children putting on when Dita starts helping?

3. What does Dita receive from a boy named Erik in the ghetto?

4. What group is Fredy a part of?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Professor Morgenstern, one of the teachers, ask if he is allowed to go back in line during the inspection?

2. How does Dita acquire her top bunk?

3. Why do certain Jewish prisoners, like Rudi and Schlomo, receive extra privileges in the camp?

4. Who is Margit?

5. Why does Dita feel guilty about her behavior on her last birthday?

Paired Resource

Postcard of Nazi Triangle System

• This article shows an image of an original postcard from WWII containing the triangle identification system for prisoners.
• Why do you think the Nazis wanted to identify and differentiate between so many groups of people? Why not just have one symbol for anyone considered “unwanted”?

CHAPTERS 9-16

Reading Check

1. What language does the serious teacher speak that impresses Dita?

2.