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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hershel go to Krakow with his father?
(a) He was afraid that if he did not join his father there, he would not see his father again.
(b) He preferred rural life.
(c) He was sent to a reform school there.
(d) He wanted to do something more "useful" than attending school.

2. What was the dominant religion in Poland?
(a) Roman Catholicism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Zoroastrianism.

3. Why did Moshe move to Krakow?
(a) To provide for his family.
(b) To escape persecution.
(c) To find a new job.
(d) To leave his wife.

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

5. Who did Leon stand next to in the synagogue every Friday night and Saturday morning?
(a) Mr. Lansman.
(b) Jacob Meyer.
(c) David.
(d) His great-grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Tsalig?

2. How did Chanah and Moshe meet?

3. According to the prologue, how did Leon Leyson reach the controls of the machine he was supposed to operate in Schindler's factory?

4. During what part of the year were Jews in Narewka treated differently?

5. What happened when Leon's cousin Yossel asked his teacher if he could change his name to that of a Polish national hero?

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