The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story Quiz

Which of the following quotes best shows how Antonina feels about the arrival of the Kenigswein family?

• I looked at them with tears in my eyes. Poor chicks with big eyes full of fear and sadness looked back at me.

• The villa had enough coal to keep everyone warm that winter.

• You use animal names for people and people’s names for animals!

• Sable’s daughter and her family are here!

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the “gray rain of ash” in the excerpt?

• It represents the atrocities happening in Warsaw

• It shows how upset the people at the villa are

• It foreshadows a coming storm and the horrible situation Jews are about to find themselves in

• It is a symbol of new life

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which of the following best describes the mood of the villa’s residents after hearing about the Ghetto Uprising?

• They are filled with hope, knowing the uprising will succeed.

• They are shocked, with mixed feelings of pride and helplessness.

• They are angry and ready to take action against the Germans.

• They are indifferent, not personally affected by the events.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What can be inferred about the Zabinskis' role in the Underground movement based on the excerpt?

• They are part of the military resistance and actively fight the Germans

• They provide shelter to Jewish families and use their connections to help them escape

• They focus solely on maintaining the zoo and have no involvement in resistance efforts

• They are spies, gathering information for the Polish government

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use the character of Rys to show the difficulty of hiding refugees?

• Rys sneaks food for the refugees, helping them survive without being caught

• Rys shows a deep sense of fear and panic when the housekeeper comes around

• Rys created secret walls and doors to access tunnels

• Rys had to teach the refugees to move quietly in case the Germans showed up

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What does Antonina mean by "a tug-of-war between compassion and self-interest" when describing her feelings about hiding the guests at the zoo?

• She feels torn between wanting to help others and the risk it poses to her own family’s safety.

• She wants to hide the guests, but feels it is her duty to inform the authorities.

• She feels guilt for not being able to do enough for the refugees.

• She is unsure if she should provide the guests with food and shelter or let them find it on their own.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of response to conflict does the following quote demonstrate?: "For several days, they stayed in the Lions House, then Regina and the children moved through the Pheasant House tunnel into the villa. Antonina found a large warm sheepskin coat and a pair of boots for Samuel..."

• Passive Response

• Active Response

• Compliance

• Positive Thinking

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does the word 'evicted' mean?

• To welcome someone

• To force someone to leave a place of residence

• To invite someone in

• To help someone settle

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'cajole' mean?

• To force someone

• To coax someone into doing something, generally through promises or flattery

• To ignore someone

• To command someone

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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Fill in the blank: She ______ into her bedroom through the window.

• sedated

• evicted

• stole

• implored

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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