Holocaust and the Kindertransport: Vera's Story

The transcript narrates a child's journey from their home country to England during an occupation. It describes the emotional decision of the parents to send their children away for safety, the child's arrival in England, and the warm welcome by the foster family. The child adjusts to a new life, forms friendships, and experiences school in England, excelling in English. The narrative also highlights a cultural exchange where the child teaches Czech songs, symbolizing the blending of cultures and the resilience of refugee children.

What was the narrator's age when they witnessed the citizens singing the Czech national anthem?

• 12 years old

• 10 years old

• 15 years old

• 8 years old

What was the father's reaction when he heard the children could go to England?

• He was angry

• He was shocked and emotional

• He was indifferent

• He was relieved

Who welcomed the narrator upon their arrival in England?

• Grandma

• Mommy Rainford

• Uncle John

• Aunt Mary

What did the narrator do on the first night in their new home?

• Unpacked their bags

• Spoke to their parents through the stars

• Wrote a letter home

• Cried all night

How did the children at the new school react to the narrator's arrival?

• They were scared

• They were unfriendly

• They were curious and lined the street

• They ignored the narrator

By the end of the first year, what subject did the narrator excel in?

• Mathematics

• Science

• English

• History

What did the narrator teach their foster family?

• How to cook Czech food

• Czech history

• Czech language

• A Czech song