Joseph's Family During Nazi Germany

Joseph Landau is awakened by a loud noise, fearing an intruder in his new home. His family is confronted by Nazis who arrest his father for practicing law despite being Jewish. The family is left in despair as they witness the destruction of their home and learn about the widespread attacks on Jewish communities during Kristallnacht. Eventually, they receive a telegram from Joseph's father, who is released from a concentration camp on the condition that they leave Germany.

What was the reason Joseph's family had to move to a smaller apartment?

• They wanted to downsize.

• They were evicted by their landlord.

• Joseph's father lost his job due to Nazi laws.

• They wanted to be closer to family.

What did Joseph hear that made him realize someone was in the house?

• A dog barking outside.

• Footsteps in the hallway.

• A shattering sound in the next room.

• A doorbell ringing.

How did the intruders identify themselves as Nazi stormtroopers?

• By carrying Nazi flags.

• By wearing brown shirts and swastika armbands.

• By showing identification cards.

• By speaking in German.

What was the charge against Joseph's father, Aaron Landau?

• He was accused of theft.

• He was accused of practicing law as a Jew.

• He was accused of tax evasion.

• He was accused of espionage.

How did Joseph react when his father was being taken away?

• He hid under the bed.

• He tried to fight the Nazis.

• He remained silent.

• He ran to call the police.

What was the significance of Kristallnacht for Joseph's family?

• It marked the beginning of World War II.

• It was a night of celebration.

• It was the night they moved to a new home.

• It was a night when many Jewish homes were attacked.

What did Joseph's family do after the Nazis left their home?

• They called the police for help.

• They immediately left the country.

• They cleaned up and went to bed.

• They huddled together and cried.

What did the telegram from Joseph's father say?

• He had found a new job.

• He was moving to another city.

• He had been released from a concentration camp.

• He was coming home soon.

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

• He had to report to the police daily.

• He had to leave the country within 14 days.

• He had to pay a fine.

• He had to join the Nazi party.

Why was Joseph reluctant to leave Germany?

• He was afraid of traveling.

• He had a new job offer.

• Germany was his home.

• He wanted to stay with his friends.