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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the prologue, how did Oskar Schindler convince the Nazis to give permission for Leon and other Jewish people to work in his factories?
(a) He claimed they were essential to the war effort.
(b) He said that the workers would help to rebuild Germany's economy.
(c) He claimed that they might possibly be spies working for the enemy.
(d) He explained that they could help him build more factories.

2. What language did Leon and other Jewish children speak at home?
(a) Polish.
(b) German.
(c) Yiddish.
(d) English.

3. Which word best describes Tsalig?
(a) Inflammatory.
(b) Humble.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Obstinate.

4. Why did Leon's grandfather, Jacob Meyer, lease farmland from the Eastern Orthodox Church?
(a) All citizens of Narewka chose to lease land from the church.
(b) No one in Poland at the time could directly own land.
(c) He was unable to afford to buy the land.
(d) Jews were prohibited by Polish law from owning land.

5. Which of Leon's siblings was most likely to tease him?
(a) Hershel.
(b) Pesza.
(c) Tsalig.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hershel go to Krakow with his father?

2. Why did Moshe move to Krakow?

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

4. Where was Leon born?

5. Why did Leon's mother's siblings move to the United States?

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