The Boy on the Wooden Box: Chapter 2

What did Leon's family think would lead to a better life?

• moving to Krakow

• putting their kids in Jewish school

• leaving Poland

• buying their own land

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What was so special about the new apartment Leon's family moved into?

• It had electricity.

• It had two bedrooms.

• It had indoor plumbing.

• It had a cellar.

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How did Hershel change, according to Leon's accounts in Chapter 2?

• He became more restless.

• He became more responsible.

• He became more outgoing.

• He became less independent.

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"Now, in retrospect, I realize that there were signs pointing to troubled times ahead." (Page 39)

What was ONE of the signs?

• Leon had no friends in his new neighborhood.

• Leon's teacher insulted him in front of the class.

• Leon's father lost his job at the factory.

• Leon's brother was framed for a crime.

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What were some of the things Jewish people were prohibited from doing in Poland? (There are three.)

• sitting on public benches

• going to the park

• riding public transport

• renting an apartment

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What happened on November 9-10, 1938 in Germany and Austria?

• Germany invaded Austria.

• Austria declared war on Germany.

• The Night of the Broken Glass took place.

• Hitler became the dictator of Germany and Austria.

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"In fact, much more than glass was shattered that night." (Page 43)

What else was shattered?

• the hope of the Jewish people

• the peace between Poland and Germany

• the peace treaty signed by Germany

• the friendship between Leon and his neighbors

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How has the atmosphere of Krakow change in Chapter 2?

• It becomes lighter, more hopeful.

• It becomes sad and somber.

• It becomes tense and fearful.

• It does not change in this chapter.

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Why did Leon's father and oldest brother flee after Germany invaded Poland?

• They thought they would be killed by the Germans.

• They thought they would be drafted into the Polish army.

• They thought they would be accused of spying.

• They thought they would be forced into free war labor.

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How long did it take the German army to reach Krakow?

• about a month

• one day

• less than a week

• two weeks

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