Joseph's Struggles During the Holocaust

In 1938 Berlin, Joseph Landu's family is attacked by Nazis, leading to his father's arrest. The family struggles with the aftermath, facing despair and uncertainty. Eventually, they receive a telegram from Joseph's father, released from a concentration camp on the condition of leaving Germany. The family must decide their next steps amidst the growing threat of Nazi persecution.

What event causes Joseph to wake up suddenly in his new apartment?

• A radio broadcast

• His sister Ruth calling for him

• A loud noise like a door being kicked

• A nightmare about his father

What do the intruders do when they enter Joseph's home?

• They quietly search the house

• They ransack the home and terrorize the family

• They ask for directions

• They leave immediately

Why is Joseph's father arrested by the Nazis?

• For practicing law despite the ban on Jews

• For trying to leave the country illegally

• For hiding other Jewish families

• For speaking against the Nazi regime

How does Joseph react when the Nazis take his father away?

• He remains silent

• He runs to get help

• He tries to fight them off

• He hides under the bed

What warning does the brown shirt give to Joseph?

• To stop practicing law

• That they will come for him soon enough

• To hide from the Nazis

• To leave Germany immediately

What is the significance of Kristallnacht in the story?

• It marks the beginning of World War II

• It is the night Joseph's father is released

• It is the night Joseph's family decides to leave Germany

• It is the night of widespread attacks on Jewish properties

What condition is placed on Joseph's father's release from the concentration camp?

• He must join the Nazi party

• He must leave Germany within 14 days

• He must report to the police daily

• He must pay a large fine

How does Joseph's mother respond to the arrest of her husband?

• She immediately plans to leave Germany

• She contacts the police for help

• She decides to hide the children

• She spends weeks trying to find out where he is

What does Joseph learn about the attacks on Jewish homes and businesses?

• They were part of a larger coordinated attack

• They were isolated incidents

• They were stopped by the police

• They were accidental

What is Joseph's initial reaction to the idea of leaving Germany?

• He is indifferent

• He is eager to leave

• He is excited about the adventure

• He is reluctant because Germany is his home