The Silver Sword Chapters 8-13 Quiz

Who is the 'newcomer' that Ruth and her siblings meet?

• A German soldier

• A boy named Jan

• A Polish farmer

• A Russian officer

What does the Russian sentry give to the children?

• Food and supplies

• Directions to Switzerland

• A ride to the next town

• Warm clothing

How does the Russian sentry treat the children?

• With kindness and generosity

• With suspicion

• Harshly, refusing to help

• He arrests them

Who is Ivan, and how does he help the children?

• A Polish farmer who gives them shelter

• A Russian soldier who offers them more help

• A German officer who gives them a map

• A neighbor who helps them escape

What is the children’s ultimate goal when they leave Warsaw?

• To find food and safety

• To find their mother in Switzerland

• To reunite with their father

• To join a resistance group

What is significant about the 'Road to Posen'?

• It leads them directly to safety

• They meet new companions on the road

• It’s the main path towards Switzerland

• It is where they get lost during their journey

What happens to Edek during the frozen journey?

• He is separated from the group

• He collapses from exhaustion and illness

• He is captured by German soldiers

• He injures his leg on the ice

Why is the journey so difficult for the children in the frozen conditions?

• They lack warm clothing

• They are being pursued by soldiers

• They have no food or water

• The snow and ice slow them down

What does Ruth do to help Edek during his illness?

• She builds a shelter to keep him warm

• She finds medicine in a nearby village

• She carries him part of the way

• She takes care of him and keeps him motivated

What does Jan steal to help the group during their journey?

• Food and clothing

• A map and compass

• A pair of boots for Ruth

• A sled to carry Edek