Historical Events in Paris During WWII

The transcript recounts the experiences of a Jewish family in Paris during the German occupation. It describes the initial registration of Jews, the imposition of restrictions, and the fear of deportation. The narrative highlights the resistance efforts at Lycee Pasteur to protect Jewish students by altering records. It also covers the loss of business and personal possessions, such as a cherished radio, and the adaptation to new laws. The speaker shares personal memories and the emotional impact of living in hiding under a false identity, as well as the changing attitudes of the French people towards Jews during this period.

What was one of the first restrictions imposed on Jews after the Germans arrived in Paris?

• They had to register as Jews.

• They were given new jobs.

• They were given new homes.

• They were allowed to travel freely.

Why did the mother panic when she forgot to wear her star?

• She would be publicly shamed.

• She would lose her job.

• She would be sent to camps immediately.

• She would be fined.

What was the consequence of not wearing the star for Jews?

• They would be sent to camps.

• They would be given a warning.

• They would be fined.

• They would be relocated.

What did the principal of Lycee Pasteur do to protect Jewish students?

• He hid them in the school basement.

• He gave them new identities.

• He changed their names and addresses.

• He sent them to another country.

What did the principal of Lycee Pasteur do with the original documents of Jewish students?

• He destroyed them.

• He hid them outside of Paris.

• He sent them to the German authorities.

• He gave them to the students' families.

How did some Jewish people manage to continue working despite new laws?

• They moved to another city.

• They worked under false names.

• They worked for non-Jewish employers.

• They bribed officials.

What was the emotional significance of the radio to the narrator?

• It was a source of news.

• It was a symbol of freedom.

• It was a source of music and imagination.

• It was a family heirloom.

What did the narrator imagine was inside the radio?

• A hidden camera.

• A miniature orchestra.

• A group of news reporters.

• A collection of books.

How did the narrator feel about the French people during the German occupation?

• They were indifferent.

• They were helpful.

• They became the number one enemy of the Jews.

• They were supportive.

What was the narrator's favorite record to play on the wind-up record player?

• A rock and roll album.

• A Viennese Waltz and 'Wedding of the Painted Dolls'.

• A jazz record.

• A classical symphony.