Behind the Bedroom Wall

Multiple Choice

1. B (Chapter 6)

2. B (Chapter 1)

3. A (Chapter 7)

4. A (Chapter 2)

5. D (Chapter 7)

6. A (Chapter 12)

7. B (Chapter 15)

8. D (Chapters 12, 15)

9. B (Chapter 15)

10. A (Chapter 7)

Long Answer

1. Initially, Korinna feels disgusted and resentful about sharing anything with Rachel, especially her new kitten. However, she reflects on how boring and miserable Rachel must be in the tiny, dark space, and begins to feel guilty. They share the cat, and Korinna’s agreement to call him by the Jewish name Tag, meaning day, symbolizes her growing affection for Rachel and sympathy for the Jewish cause. (Chapters 6, 11)

2. Children play an important role in reporting un-German sentiments expressed by their family or friends, including sympathy to Jews, which may indicate that these people are harboring or helping Jewish people. They are given black books in which to record this information and are encouraged to report anything suspicious to their respective Nazi youth group leaders.