Level 8_Reading Practice Whole Story

How does Joseph successfully escape from the prison?

• Walking out dressed as a guard.

• Climbing over the wall.

• Digging a tunnel under the walls

• Hidden in a laundry basket.

Answer explanation

Joseph successfully escapes by walking out dressed as a guard, allowing him to blend in and avoid detection. This clever disguise is more effective than other methods like climbing or tunneling.

Why does Joseph give the sword to Jan?

• Jan tells him what happened to his wife.

• Jan promises to tell Joseph's children to follow him to Swtizerland.

• Jan tells him what happened to his children.

• Jan gives him a sandwich.

Answer explanation

Joseph gives the sword to Jan because Jan promises to guide Joseph's children to Switzerland, indicating a trust in Jan's intentions and a hope for their safety.

Where did Edek, Ruth, and Bronia go to live in the early summer after their house was bombed?

• In Switzerland.

• In the school where their father used to teach.

• In a forest outside the city.

• In an abandoned church in the city.

Answer explanation

Edek, Ruth, and Bronia went to live in a forest outside the city after their house was bombed, seeking safety and shelter away from the destruction.

Why does Jan attack Ivan with a knife?

• We wanted Ivan's chocolate.

• Ivan killed his father.

• Ivan kicked his pet cockerel.

• He hates all soldiers.

Answer explanation

Jan attacks Ivan because he is angry that Ivan kicked his pet cockerel. This act provokes Jan's aggression, leading to the attack.

How do the children get from Posen to Berlin after they are reunited with Edek?

• They walk In boats

• By truck

• By train

Answer explanation

The children travel from Posen to Berlin by train after being reunited with Edek, as this is the most efficient and practical mode of transportation for their journey.

Why does Jan stop the train?

• To steal food.

• To beg for food from the people on the train

• To run away on the train.

• Some older boys planned to blow up the train.

Answer explanation

Jan stops the train to beg for food from the people on board, highlighting his desperate situation. This choice reflects his need for help rather than any malicious intent.

Why do the children have to hide from the Burgomaster while they are on the farm?

• If he finds them they will be sent to prison.

• If he finds them they will be sent back to Poland.

• If he finds them they will have to go to work in a factory.

• If he finds them they will have to go to school.

Answer explanation

The children must hide from the Burgomaster because if he finds them, they will be sent back to Poland. This indicates that they are in a situation where their safety and freedom depend on remaining undetected.

How does the Burgomaster find out about the children?

• Jan throws a potato at him.

• The farmer's wife tells the soldiers about them.

• He crashes his car into a tree and Edek helps him.

• He meets Ruth selling vegetables at the market in the town.

Answer explanation

The Burgomaster learns about the children when he crashes his car into a tree, and Edek helps him. This incident leads to their interaction, revealing the children's situation.

What's in the back of Joe's truck?

• Potatoes

• Soldiers

• Jan and Ludwig

• Lot of refugees

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Jan and Ludwig' because they are specifically mentioned as being in the back of Joe's truck, while the other options do not provide relevant context or details.

Why does Edek get inside the boat?

• To hide from Jan.

• To try to cross the lake.

• To keep out of the rain.

• To look for his father.

Answer explanation

Edek gets inside the boat to try to cross the lake, indicating his determination to reach the other side, which is crucial for his journey.