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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which of the following had the most influence in Leon's daily life?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Mathematics.

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

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

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

5. What happened when Leon's cousin Yossel asked his teacher if he could change his name to that of a Polish national hero?
(a) Yossel was told he was not allowed, as a Jew, to have a Polish first name.
(b) Yossel was sent to the hall for disrupting class.
(c) The teacher told Yossel that he should focus more on his studies.
(d) Yossel's teacher encouraged him to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the dominant religion in Poland?

2. Before 1939, what was the war that lasted from 1914-1918 called?

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

4. Who did Leon stand next to in the synagogue every Friday night and Saturday morning?

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

(see the answer key)

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