DANISH RESISTANCE DURING THE HOLOCAUST

Which of the following best identifies a central idea of this text?

• The injustices of war can inspire people to fight and stand up for what’s right.

• War always brings out the worst in people

• It’s important to know which side you’re on, and which you’re against.

• In times of war, it’s every person for themselves.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which phrase from the text best supports the answer to question #1.

• “Ordinary citizens all over the country offered refuge in churches, attics, and country homes, and residences” (Paragraph 6)

• “Some profiteers took advantage of the confusion and fear during the early days of the escape” (Paragraph 9

• “Infuriated, Germany floods the city with troops, cuts off water and electricity, and establishes a blockade” (Paragraph 12)

• “By July 2, 23 Danes have been killed and more than 203 are wounded” (Paragraph 12)

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the word “punitive” most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 12?

• Bold and courageous

• Destructive and violent

• Meant to criticize or offend

• Meant to punish or discipline

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrase from paragraph 12 best supports the answer to the previous question (#3)?

• “the ‘Danish Freedom Council’ stepped up its efforts and more than 11 million copies of underground newspapers were published”

• “Infuriated, Germany flooded the city with troops, cut off water and electricity, and established a blockade"

• “23 Danes had been killed and more than 203 were wounded."

• “the dauntless Danes persevered”

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2