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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Leon singled out by his fourth-grade teacher one day?
(a) He was praised for his singing voice, which was extraordinary.
(b) He was reprimanded for not reciting the Polish pledge of allegiance properly.
(c) He was praised for his artwork.
(d) He addressed Leon as "little Moses," which was an insult intended for Jewish boys.

2. After the Germans first invaded in 1939, which country was most likely to help Poland defeat the Germans?
(a) Italy.
(b) Austria.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

3. What ominous sign happened on September 1, 1939?
(a) Poland announced that it was changing its government.
(b) Germany invaded and attacked Poland.
(c) The United States invaded Poland.
(d) Poland invaded Germany.

4. Why did Moshe return home to Krakow instead of continuing to Narewka with Hershel?
(a) He was afraid of getting captured in Narewka.
(b) He had to retrieve an item in Krakow.
(c) He received word that Chanah had requested that he return.
(d) He reconsidered his decision to leave his wife and children.

5. Why did Leon's parents no longer have money in a savings account in Chapter 3?
(a) They had to spend it just to be able to provide food and shelter for their family.
(b) They gave it to Chanah's parents.
(c) All bank accounts belonging to Jewish people had become Nazi property.
(d) They withdrew it from the bank to have it in cash if needed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which aspect of the Sabbath did Leon particularly enjoy?

2. What language did Leon and other Jewish children speak at home?

3. In what kind of factory did Leon's father work in Chapter 2?

4. Why did Leon's father work for free in Chapter 3?

5. Where was Leon born?

(see the answer key)

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