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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is foreshadowed by the Yiddish song "Oyfn Pripetchik" (called "On the Hearth" in English)?
(a) The upcoming Thanksgiving season.
(b) The war lasting from 1914-1918.
(c) The family's religious rituals.
(d) The forthcoming mistreatment of Jews.

2. Who were the Gestapo?
(a) Regional Nazi administrators.
(b) Local Polish politicians.
(c) Polish security guards.
(d) The German secret police.

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

4. Which word best describes Leon's parents?
(a) Extravagant.
(b) Industrious.
(c) Carefree.
(d) Arrogant.

5. What was the name of the Nazi business owner who hired Leon's father?
(a) Rudolph Luftig.
(b) Oskar Schindler.
(c) George Lansman.
(d) Oskar Schuncke.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, why is Leon Leyson, the author and narrator, nervous?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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