A Jewish ghetto in Warsaw, 1942

A Jewish ghetto in Warsaw, 1942

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History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes the Jewish quarter before the war, highlighting its vibrant community where poverty and piety coexisted. Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer shares his poignant memories of the area, reflecting on the hustle and bustle of the streets and the faces of the people he bid farewell to. He recounts his last visit to Anguina Street, capturing the essence of a place he feared he would never see again.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the Jewish quarter before the German invasion?

It was a bustling commercial hub.

It was a deserted and abandoned place.

It was a peaceful area with a mix of poverty and piety.

It was a modern and affluent neighborhood.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Nobel Prize winner mentioned in the transcript?

Isaac Bashevis Singer

Albert Einstein

Nelly Sachs

Elie Wiesel

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Singer try to engrave in his memory during his last visit?

The faces and alleys of the area

The smell of the market

The sound of the city

The taste of local food

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Singer describe his farewell to the people in the streets?

As a joyful goodbye

As a routine departure

As a sorrowful farewell

As an indifferent leave-taking

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did Singer find the buildings and books in on Anguina Street?

New and well-maintained

Old but preserved

Blackened and torn

Renovated and clean