Ch.1 The Boy on the Wooden Box

What is the name of the main character introduced in Chapter 1 of "The Boy on the Wooden Box"?

• Leon Leyson

• Oskar Schindler

• Itzhak Stern

• Amon Goeth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.RL.8.1

In Chapter 1, what city does Leon Leyson's family live in?

• Warsaw

• Krakow

• Narewka

• Lodz

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the significance of the wooden box mentioned in the title of the book?

• It was a toy Leon played with.

• It was used to hide valuables.

• It was used by Leon to reach the machinery in Schindler's factory.

• It was a gift from Leon's father.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does Leon describe his early childhood in Chapter 1?

• Filled with hardship and struggle.

• Happy and carefree.

• Lonely and isolated.

• Strict and disciplined.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.RL.8.1

What role does Leon's father play in the family dynamic as described in Chapter 1?

• He is distant and uninvolved.

• He is the primary breadwinner and a source of strength.

• He is often absent due to work.

• He is strict and authoritarian.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze how the description of Leon's home in Narewka contributes to the reader's understanding of his early life.

• It shows the wealth and luxury they lived in.

• It highlights the simplicity and modesty of their lifestyle.

• It emphasizes the danger and instability they faced.

• It reveals the isolation from the rest of the world.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.RL.8.3

What event in Chapter 1 foreshadows the challenges Leon's family will face?

• The arrival of a new neighbor.

• The outbreak of World War II.

• Leon's father's job promotion.

• A family vacation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does Leon's relationship with his siblings influence his character development in Chapter 1?

• It makes him more competitive.

• It fosters a sense of responsibility and care.

• It leads to frequent conflicts.

• It causes him to feel neglected.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary emotion Leon feels towards his father in Chapter 1?

• Fear

• Resentment

• Admiration

• Indifference

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.RL.8.1

Identify the main theme introduced in Chapter 1 of "The Boy on the Wooden Box."

• The importance of education.

• The value of family and resilience.

• The pursuit of wealth.

• The impact of technology.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.RL.8.1