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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group did Hitler blame publicly for Germany's problems?
(a) Nazis.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Americans.

2. Why did Leon's mother's siblings move to the United States?
(a) To return to their family's cultural roots.
(b) To seek careers in the entertainment industry.
(c) To escape religious persecution.
(d) To escape violence within their family.

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

4. Why was going on a train ride exciting for Leon in Chapter 2?
(a) He had never ridden a train before.
(b) His grandfather was a train conductor.
(c) He had only ridden on small trains.
(d) Leon wanted to design trains as a career.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Hershel's family, his parents and siblings, not see him much when they lived in Krakow?

3. What was a way that Leon earned money in Chapter 2?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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