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. What did Mr. Luftig leave behind for Leon in Chapter 4?
(a) His thermos.
(b) His tobacco.
(c) His book collection.
(d) His silverware.

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

4. Where was Leon born?
(a) Belarus.
(b) Germany.
(c) Narewka.
(d) Krakow.

5. How did the Nazis announce what they considered to be their successes?
(a) On television.
(b) Through Morse code.
(c) By roving announcers.
(d) On big screens with newsreels.

Short Answer 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?

2. Which family member verbalized his or her worries the most?

3. In December 1939, what did Nazis decree that Jews could no longer do?

4. When were Leon and his family forcibly moved into the ghetto?

5. What did Leon get to operate in Chapter 4 after he cleaned it for a man who owned it?

(see the answer key)

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