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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hershel's family, his parents and siblings, not see him much when they lived in Krakow?
(a) Hershel had problems getting along with his parents and often left for days at a time.
(b) Hershel spent most of his time working.
(c) Hershel went to live with 2 of his friends.
(d) Hershel spent much of his time with his girlfriend.

2. When did Germans show up in Krakow after having invaded Poland?
(a) September 1, 1939.
(b) August 11, 1945.
(c) October 13, 1942.
(d) September 6, 1939.

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 footstool.
(b) He stood on a 4-foot-long ladder.
(c) He stood on a metal shipping container.
(d) He stood on a wooden box.

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

5. What significant event happens when Leon was 8?
(a) He was no longer an only child.
(b) He attended school for the first time.
(c) He moved to Narewka.
(d) He moved to Krakow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Leon's father and Hershel head back to Narewka?

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

3. What is foreshadowed by the Yiddish song "Oyfn Pripetchik" (called "On the Hearth" in English)?

4. After the Germans first invaded in 1939, which country was most likely to help Poland defeat the Germans?

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

(see the answer key)

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