Holocaust Memorial Day and Kindertransport Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Kindertransport?

• To rescue Jewish children from Nazi persecution

• To provide educational opportunities for Jewish children in Britain

• To promote cultural exchange between Germany and Britain

• To train children for military service

Approximately how many children were rescued through the Kindertransport?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 5,000

Which event prompted the British government to expedite the Kindertransport?

• The invasion of Poland

• The annexation of Austria

• The signing of the Munich Agreement

• The November Pogrom (Kristallnacht)

What was a condition placed on the entry of children in the Kindertransport?

• They could not become a financial burden on the public

• They had to convert to Christianity

• They had to be accompanied by an adult family member

• They had to join the British military

Who was responsible for organizing the Kindertransport?

• The Red Cross

• The British government alone

• Jewish and non-Jewish organizations

• The United Nations

What was the fate of most Kindertransport children after the war?

• They were repatriated to Germany

• They returned to their families in Germany

• They stayed in Britain or emigrated to other countries

• They were sent to concentration camps

Which British political figure played a role in facilitating the Kindertransport?

• Clement Attlee

• Sir Samuel Hoare

• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

What was the public response in Britain to the arrival of Jewish refugees?

• Widespread protests against their arrival

• Indifference from the general public

• Opposition from sections of the press and right-wing groups

• Unanimous support from all political parties

What was the main reason Jewish refugees fled to Britain before 1939?

• To pursue higher education

• To join family members already in Britain

• To escape racial, religious, and political persecution

• To seek better employment opportunities

Who was Sir Nicholas Winton?

• A Nazi official who facilitated Jewish emigration

• A British politician who opposed the Kindertransport

• A journalist who reported on the Holocaust

• A humanitarian who rescued children from Czechoslovakia