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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During what part of the year were Jews in Narewka treated differently?
(a) Halloween.
(b) New Year.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Holy Week.

3. In Chapter 2, what did Leon decide was the greatest invention?
(a) Trains.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Indoor plumbing.
(d) The lightbulb.

4. Why did Leon's grandfather, Jacob Meyer, lease farmland from the Eastern Orthodox Church?
(a) Jews were prohibited by Polish law from owning land.
(b) No one in Poland at the time could directly own land.
(c) All citizens of Narewka chose to lease land from the church.
(d) He was unable to afford to buy the land.

5. Which of the following was true of Narewka in 1935?
(a) It had electricity.
(b) Its streets were paved.
(c) Its buildings were mostly brick.
(d) Its houses had indoor plumbing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which word best describes Tsalig?

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

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

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