Exploring Elements in The Boy on the Wooden Box

What is the main setting of "The Boy on the Wooden Box"?

• A small village in Poland

• A factory in Krakow

• A school in Germany

• A farm in the countryside

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the protagonist of "The Boy on the Wooden Box."

• Oskar Schindler

• Leon Leyson

• Adolf Hitler

• Itzhak Stern

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the setting of the factory influence Leon's character development in "The Boy on the Wooden Box"?

• It makes him more fearful and withdrawn.

• It teaches him the value of hard work and resilience.

• It causes him to become rebellious.

• It leads him to distrust authority figures.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the setting of Krakow during World War II impacts the plot of "The Boy on the Wooden Box."

• It provides a peaceful backdrop for the story.

• It creates a tense and dangerous environment that shapes the characters' actions.

• It has little effect on the story.

• It serves as a place of refuge for the characters.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role does Oskar Schindler play in Leon's life in "The Boy on the Wooden Box"?

• He is Leon's teacher.

• He is a factory owner who helps save Leon and his family.

• He is a soldier who captures Leon.

• He is a friend from Leon's hometown.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how Leon's experiences in the factory contribute to the theme of survival in "The Boy on the Wooden Box."

• They show that survival is based on luck alone.

• They demonstrate that survival requires both courage and the help of others.

• They suggest that survival is impossible in such harsh conditions.

• They indicate that survival is solely dependent on one's intelligence.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is one of the key themes in "The Boy on the Wooden Box"?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

• The struggle for survival

• The pursuit of knowledge

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe how the relationship between Leon and his family changes throughout "The Boy on the Wooden Box."

• They grow apart due to the stress of their situation.

• They become closer as they rely on each other for support.

• They remain unchanged throughout the story.

• They become more competitive with each other.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Leon's perception of Oskar Schindler evolve in "The Boy on the Wooden Box"?

• He initially distrusts him but grows to see him as a hero.

• He always sees him as a villain.

• He never changes his opinion of him.

• He starts by idolizing him and ends up disliking him.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the significance of the wooden box in Leon's story?

• It is a symbol of his childhood.

• It represents his ability to adapt and survive.

• It is a gift from his father.

• It is a tool used in the factory.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept