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

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 that they might possibly be spies working for the enemy.
(b) He explained that they could help him build more factories.
(c) He claimed they were essential to the war effort.
(d) He said that the workers would help to rebuild Germany's economy.

2. In the prologue, why is Leon Leyson, the author and narrator, nervous?
(a) He is afraid that Oskar Schindler will not remember him.
(b) He is worried about World War II beginning.
(c) He is concerned about his economic situation.
(d) He is scared about mistakes he has made in the past.

3. According to the prologue, how did Leon Leyson reach the controls of the machine he was supposed to operate in Schindler's factory?
(a) He stood on a wooden box.
(b) He stood on a metal shipping container.
(c) He stood on a 4-foot-long ladder.
(d) He stood on a footstool.

4. During what part of the year were Jews in Narewka treated differently?
(a) Christmas.
(b) New Year.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Holy Week.

5. In which of the following fun childhood activities did Leon participate in Chapter 1?
(a) Playing basketball.
(b) Playing baseball.
(c) Riding a bicycle.
(d) Jumping in the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group did Hitler blame publicly for Germany's problems?

2. Which moments does Leon say are the worst of his life?

3. Why was going on a train ride exciting for Leon in Chapter 2?

4. What became a preoccupation for Leon?

5. Who did Leon's parents and many others in Narewka make a mistake of trusting in 1939?

(see the answer key)

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