Leosia | POEM

The transcript recounts the stories of Michael and his cousin Leosia during World War II. Michael was sent east by his parents to escape the Nazis and later ended up in a Russian camp. Leosia, on the other hand, pretended to be Christian and hid diamonds in her shoes, which she believed would save her if needed. After the war, she discovered the diamonds were actually glass, a secret kept by her grandmother. These stories highlight the resilience and survival tactics during the war.

What happened to Michael's parents during World War II?

• They were arrested by the Russians.

• They moved to America.

• They were sent to a Nazi death camp.

• They survived the war.

How did Leosia manage to hide her Jewish identity during the war?

• She joined the resistance.

• She pretended to be a Christian.

• She changed her name.

• She moved to America.

What did Leosia do with her grandmother's brooch?

• She sold it to buy food.

• She hid it in her suitcase.

• She took the diamonds off and hid them in her shoes.

• She gave it to a friend for safekeeping.

Why did Leosia decide not to return to Poland after the war?

• She was afraid of the Russian authorities.

• She wanted to start a new life in America.

• Her family and friends had been killed.

• She found a job in Germany.

What surprising truth did Naphtali reveal to Leosia about the diamonds?

• They were actually glass.

• They were stolen from a museum.

• They were worth a fortune.

• They belonged to a famous jeweler.