Explanation:
Which of these quotes from Chapter 1 provide support for Leon's childhood being described as innocent?
Question 1 options:
"It never would occur to me those words were forecasting my imminent and terrifying future."
"My parents had experience war firsthand, the Great War of 1914-1918.
"The ritual affirmed who we were despite the humiliating restrictions outside our door."
"Life seemed an endless, carefree journey."
Question 2 (2 points)
The purpose for including descriptions about his childhood was to
Question 2 options:
convey the importance of family
illustrate the difference between Jews and Christians
demonstrate that he was no different than any other child
show how anyone can have fun swimming
Question 3 (2 points)
Why does Leon include this detail in his memoir? "The family who lived next door invited us over each year to see their decorated Christmas tree."
Question 3 options:
convey the hatred targeted at Jews by people of differing religions
illustrate the long-standing prejudices held by both groups
detail the prejudices held by Jews against Christians
show that Christians and Jews mostly got along fine before the German invasion
Question 4 (2 points)
After reading about the Night of Broken Glass, Leon states, "In fact, much more than glass was shattered that night." The reader may infer from Leon's statement that
Question 4 options:
all Germans would mistreat the Jews
the hopes and dreams of the Jews were also destroyed
the German soldiers were also breaking in doors
the lives of Jews would go back to normal in a few days
Question 5 (2 points)
"I saw the shock and shame in my father's eyes as he lay helpless in front of his wife and children." Why does Leon mention this example?
Question 5 options:
He wanted the reader to see how dehumanizing the treatment of the Jews could be.
He wanted the reader to understand that not all Germans were bad people.
He hoped to convey the uselessness experienced by the German soldiers.
He wanted to demonstrate how the Jewish people fought against the Germans.
Question 6 (2 points)
What can the reader infer about Leon's father from the following sentence, "When the weather turned cold, my father managed to tuck a few pieces of coal from the factory furnaces in his pockets, even though it was forbidden to take anything from the factory grounds"?
Question 6 options:
Leon's father was untrustworthy.
Leon's father believed he had a right to take the coal.
Taking a risk and rebelling against the rules made Leon's father feel proud.
Taking care of the family was more important than following the rules.
Question 7 (2 points)
Mr. Luftig's pipes symbolize
Question 7 options:
despair
survival
family
freedom
Question 8 (2 points)
It's important for Leon to include his observation about life outside the ghetto because
Question 8 options:
it showed how corrupt the Germans were during this time
it provides the reader with an image of daily life
it conveys a sense of normalcy for the people
it demonstrates how the German citizens ignored what was going on around them.
Question 9 (2 points)
"Stepping through those gates was like arriving at the innermost gates of hell" is an example of
Question 9 options:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
allegory
Question 10 (2 points)
One of many themes expressed in this story is
Question 10 options:
Good deeds don't help anyone.
Hating people based on their race or religion results in pain and loss for all.
The Germans were cruel during the war.
Love conquers all.
Question 11 (2 points)
"At the very last moment she reached into a pile of rags on the shelf where she slept and pulled out a walnut-size piece of bread...pressed the bread into my hand, and pushed me out the door." The reader can infer from this quote that
Question 11 options:
Leon's mother is a thief.
Leon's mother is selfish.
Leon's mother sacrificed for her son. She is selfless.
Leon's mother was hoarding food to be used later for bartering. She was wise.
Question 12 (2 points)
"When I think of all his many actions as a rescuer, big and small, it is this one act that first comes to mind; I think perhaps because it demonstrates such extraordinary compassion."
The author uses this example to explain
Question 12 options:
the depth of antagonism Leon felt toward Schindler.
the complex nature that existed between Schindler and the Jews.
Leon's respect and gratitude towards Schindler.
Schindler's lack of empathy towards the Jews he employed.
