In 1938 Berlin, Joseph's family is attacked by Nazis, leading to his father's arrest. The family struggles with the aftermath, but a telegram offers hope as they plan to leave Germany.

What event wakes Joseph up at the beginning of the story?

• A loud bang

• A car honking

• A dog barking

• A phone ringing

Why did Joseph's family have to move to a smaller apartment?

• They wanted to be closer to relatives

• They were evicted by the landlord

• They couldn't afford the old place

• They wanted to downsize

What does Joseph initially think the noise might be?

• A dream

• A thunderstorm

• A car accident

• A neighbor's argument

Who is the first family member Joseph checks on after hearing the noise?

• His brother

• His sister Ruth

• His father

• His mother

What happens to Joseph and Ruth when the intruders enter their room?

• They are dragged out of bed

• They call the police

• They run out of the house

• They hide under the bed

How do the intruders treat Ruth?

• They take her away

• They slap her

• They comfort her

• They ignore her

What do the intruders do to the family's belongings?

• They organize them

• They steal them

• They destroy them

• They ignore them

Who are the intruders identified as?

• Police officers

• Neighbors

• Nazis

• Local thieves

What is the reason given for Joseph's father's arrest?

• He refused to pay taxes

• He practiced law as a Jew

• He committed a robbery

• He was a political activist

How does Joseph react when his father is being taken away?

• He hides under the bed

• He tries to fight the intruders

• He runs away

• He calls for help