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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before 1939, what was the war that lasted from 1914-1918 called?
(a) World War II.
(b) The German-Polish War.
(c) The Great War.
(d) World War I.

2. 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 sent to the hall for disrupting class.
(b) Yossel's teacher encouraged him to do so.
(c) The teacher told Yossel that he should focus more on his studies.
(d) Yossel was told he was not allowed, as a Jew, to have a Polish first name.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which word best describes Tsalig?

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

4. Which child did Leon think was his father's favorite?

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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