The Grand Mosque of Paris — Multiple Choice Questions

When did the Nazis take control of France?

• 1914

• 1926

• 1940

• 1950

What was the name of the government that ruled France after the Nazis took over?

• French Republic

• Vichy France

• Paris Council

• Allied Forces

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Why was it dangerous to help Jewish people in Paris during World War II?

• The police would reward helpers.

• The Nazis punished anyone who helped Jews.

• People were too busy to help.

• There were no Jewish people left in Paris.

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What was the Grand Mosque of Paris originally built for?

• A. A school for children

• B. A place to honor Muslim soldiers who fought for France

• C. A hiding place for refugees

• D. A government building

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Who did the rescuers help hide at the mosque?

• Nazi soldiers

• French police officers

• Jewish children

• German spies

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What did the rescuers give the Jewish children to help them stay safe?

• Extra food

• New clothes

• Fake names and papers

• Weapons

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What was underneath the mosque that helped people escape?

• A. A secret garden

• B. The Paris sewer system

• C. A library

• D. A hidden train station

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Who was the leader of the Grand Mosque of Paris during the war?

• Albert Assouline

• Si Kaddour Benghabrit

• Adolf Hitler

• Charles de Gaulle

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How did some Muslims help the Jewish children avoid being caught?

• They taught them to speak and act like Muslims.

• They dressed them as soldiers.

• They sent them to school in Germany.

• They hid them in the mountains.

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What is the main message of the story?

• War is always unavoidable.

• People should never take risks.

• Courage and kindness can exist even in dark times.

• Only one religion can help others.

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