The Grand Mosque of Paris Quiz

When was the Grand Mosque of Paris built?

• 1940

• 1945

• 1926

• 1950

What was the purpose of the Grand Mosque of Paris during World War II?

• All of the above

• A hiding place for Jews

• A community center

• A place of worship

Who were the main rescuers involved in saving Jewish children at the Grand Mosque of Paris?

• All of the above

• Jews

• Christians

• Muslims

What was the role of the sewer system beneath the mosque?

• A hiding place and escape route

• A transportation system

• A place for worship

• A community center

Who is believed to be the key figure in the rescue effort at the Grand Mosque of Paris?

• Albert Assouline

• Adolf Hitler

• Si Kaddour Benghabrit

• Winston Churchill

What did Si Kaddour Benghabrit do to help Jewish children?

• All of the above

• Helped smuggle them to other countries

• Set up an alarm system

• Provided false birth certificates

How did other Muslims help Jews avoid detection?

• Raised funds for their care

• Provided temporary shelter

• Coached them to speak and act like Arabs

• Escorted them to hiding places

Who wrote about the heroic actions of Paris's Muslim community?

• Si Kaddour Benghabrit

• Albert Assouline

• Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill

What is the main topic of the text?

• World War II

• The Grand Mosque of Paris

• Jewish refugees

• The Holocaust