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The Holocaust

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the mass killing of Jews called?
a)
holocaust
b)
propaganda
c)
slaughtered
d)
systematically
2.
What is this?
a)
Star of David
b)
Israel's flag.
c)
good luck charm 
3.
What was the "Final Solution"? 
a)
Hitler's plan to murder all Jews in Europe
b)
The end product of any math problem
c)
A separate homeland for Jews in Palestine
d)
Hitler's plan to get elected
4.
Auschwitz is _
a)
a German military base.
b)
concentration/death camp.
c)
A synagogue 
d)
Jewish Church
5.
What was the ideal Germanic race called
a)
Aryan Master Race
b)
The Brotherhood
c)
Ku Klux Klan
d)
Nazi Master Race
6.
Hatred against Jewish people is called...
a)
Anti-Judiaism
b)
Anti-Semitic 
c)
Racism 
d)
Hasidic Jew-Jitsu
7.
What time period did the Holocaust happen? 
a)
1977-2015
b)
World War 2
c)
World War 1
d)
Civil War 
8.
What did Hitler blame the Jews for?
a)
Being rich and having big noses
b)
Germany's loss of WWI and a failing economy
c)
Germany's loss of land and weakness
d)
Worshiping a God that he did not believe in
9.
What was the name of Hitlers followers?
a)
Nazis
b)
Jews
c)
Americans
d)
Hitlers 
10.
What is a ghetto?
a)
Hitler's official residence
b)
Communities where Jews lived in crowded, unsanitary conditions 
c)
Concentration camp 
d)
Jewish place of worship 
11.

Hitler told Germans that jews were lower and less ____________than they were.

a)

German

b)

important

c)

European

d)

intelligent

12.

As Hitler rose to power, the German government began passing laws that took away Jewish people's ___________.

a)

power

b)

careers

c)

children

d)

rights

13.

Hitler forced every jew to wear a ___________(the symbol of Judaism) on their arm.

a)

white star

b)

yellow swastika

c)

yellow star of David

d)

north star

14.

Country by country Hitler ordered soldiers to round up Jews and send them to _____________________.

a)

prison

b)

concentration camps

c)

other countries

d)

shelters

15.

At the camps, some people were chosen to work, but many were _______________shortly after they arrived.

a)

escaped

b)

let go

c)

forced into slavery

d)

killed

16.

There was so much __________&_________that most workers in the camp dies.

a)

thieving & robbery

b)

starvation & disease

c)

cheating & disease

d)

heart attacks & disease

17.

From what years did the Holocaust occur?

a)

1930-1935

b)

1940-1945

c)

1933-1945

d)

1920-1930

18.

The final solution is........

a)

Genejsjs

b)

Genocide

c)

Holocaust

d)

Propaganda

19.

Propaganda inflicted hatred towards the Jewish?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What country was the Aryan family from?

a)

Germany

b)

Amreica

c)

Greenland

d)

Swedden

21.

What was the secret place called?

a)

The secret Annex

b)

The secret Garage

c)

The quiet Space

d)

Quiet Room

22.

What concentration camp did Anne go to?

a)

Auschwitz concentration camp, Oświęcim, Poland

b)

Mauthausen Concentration Camp

c)

Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, Germany

d)

Neuengamme concentration camp, Germany

23.

How old was Anne when she died?

a)

16

b)

13

c)

15

d)

18

24.

What family member was at the camp with Anne?

a)

Her dad

b)

Her mom

c)

Her uncle

d)

Her sister

25.

Where did the franks hide?

a)

In a Annex

b)

In a Garage

c)

In the Closet

d)

In the bathroom

26.

Why did the Franks have to go to the Camp?

a)

Someone had told where they were hiding

b)

Anne's sister told that they were jews

c)

The soldiers had found them

d)

They were not hidden enough

27.

What is the name of Anne's Sister?

a)

April Frank

b)

Margot frank

c)

Chess Frank

d)

Nicole Frank

28.

Who published Anne's diary?

a)

Her sister, Margot Frank

b)

Her Mom, Edith Frank

c)

Her Dad, Otto Frank

d)

Peter, Van, Pels

29.

Who was the only one to survive the Camp?

a)

Edith Frank

b)

Margot Frank

c)

Anne Frank

d)

Otto Frank

30.

The following people were acceptable to Hitler:

a)

Mentally and physically disabled

b)

Jeohovah's Witnesses

c)

People of Aryan descent

d)

Roma Gypsies

31.

The following was used to brainwash people in believing Nazi Anti-Semitic beliefs:

a)

Propaganda

b)

Education

c)

Nazi rallies

d)

All of the above

32.

The Gestapo was responsible for:

a)

Controlling the non-Jews during WWII

b)

Protecting Hitler

c)

Controlling the Jews

d)

Protecting German citizens

33.

Anne Frank was a German Jew living in:

a)

Poland

b)

The Netherlands

c)

Germany

d)

France

34.

Gas chambers were often disguised as:

a)

Showers

b)

Dining room

c)

Bedroom

d)

None of the above

35.

Jews were transported to concentration camps on:

a)

Trucks

b)

Cargo trains

c)

Passenger trains

d)

Trams

36.

The Nazis used the following methods to murder 6 million Jews:

a)

Mass Executions

b)

Crematoriums

c)

Hanging

d)

All of the above

37.

The following Nazi-occupied nation had the highest percentage of murdered Jewish people during the Holocaust:

a)

Germany

b)

Netherlands

c)

Poland

d)

France

38.

Which Jewish people were spared from the Holocaust:

a)

Women

b)

Children

c)

Disabled and Physically handicapped people

d)

None of above

39.
The Franks were originally from which country?
a)
Germany
b)
Holland
c)
Britian
d)
America
40.
The Franks moved to and went into hiding in what country?
a)
Germany
b)
Holland
c)
Britian
d)
America
41.
What political organization had taken over Germany and much of Europe during World War II?
a)
Germans for a United People
b)
People for Arians
c)
Nazi Party
d)
Hitler's Loyal Followers
42.
Those hiding in the Secret Annex were helped by...
a)
Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan
b)
the Nazi party
c)
America
d)
Miep and Mr. Kraler
43.

What illegal activity is Margot concerned about at the beginning of Act I?

a)

Stealing ration books

b)

Escaping the SS

c)

Peter taking his Yellow Start of David off

d)

Being out past Jewish curfew

44.

What is Anne and Mrs. Frank's relationship like?

a)

They are very close, and Anne depends on her mother for most things

b)

They are very distant, and never talk

c)

Anne and Mrs. Frank want to be close, but have a hard time seeing eye to eye

d)

Anne and Mrs. Frank only communicate during Anne's study time

45.

How does Mr. van Daan feel about inviting another member into The Annex?

a)

He is not thrilled, and doesn't think there will be enough space or food

b)

He is happy to be able to help another Jewish person in need

c)

He doesn't want another male member of The Annex because he thinks he and Mr. Frank are in charge

d)

He is too concerned about his cigarettes to have an opinion

46.

How has Anne done in terms of forming relationships with the other members of The Annex?

a)

She is a natural at making friends, and has formed great relationships with everyone

b)

She has had a hard time connecting with many members of The Annex for various reasons

c)

She hasn't spent much time trying to get to know the others

d)

She has only focused her attention on Peter

47.

Whom does Anne share a room with?

a)

Mr. Van Daan

b)

Mrs. Van Daan

c)

Peter

d)

Mr. Dussel

48.
Mr. Frank’s former secretary, brings the group food and other supplies in hiding, selfless, kind
a)
Dussel
b)
Petronella
c)
Pim
d)
Miep
49.
Anne and Margot’s father. Holds the group together by being calm, wise, and light-hearted. Hemakes the rules for the secret annex.
a)
Otto
b)
Peter
c)
Mouschi
d)
Margot
50.
Anne and Margot’s mother. She is very protective of Anne and often worries about others. Shekeeps to herself and speaks only when necessary.
a)
Petronella
b)
Pim
c)
Miep
d)
Edith
51.
She is 13, outgoing, creative, and humorous. The play is based on the diary that she writes inwhile in hiding. She says what she thinks which often gets her into trouble.
a)
Margot
b)
Miep
c)
Anne
d)
Petronella
52.
Anne’s older sister. She is 16, studious, helpful, kind, and quiet.
a)
Edith
b)
Mouschi
c)
Petronella
d)
Margot
53.
He is Peter’s father. He helped Mr. Frank when he first arrived in Amsterdam. He has a shorttemper, can be selfish, and likes to smoke and eat. He often bickers with his family and Anne.
a)
Pim
b)
Mr. Van Dan
c)
Mr. Kraler
d)
Petronella
54.
She is Peter’s mother. She is spoiled, selfish, flirtatious, and unabashed. She oftenembarrasses Peter.
a)
Edith
b)
Petronella
c)
Miep
d)
Margot
55.
He is 16, opinionated, sullen, and serious. He rips off and burns his yellow star as soon as he gets intohiding.
a)
Dussell
b)
Pim
c)
Peter
d)
Mouschi
56.
He is meticulous and set in his ways. He is used to living alone, so he has trouble getting alongwith others. He is allergic to most animals.
a)
Peter
b)
Dussell
c)
Otto
d)
Kraler
57.

Mrs. Van Daan's behavior toward Mr. Frank is

a)

respectful

b)

serious

c)

flirtatious

58.

Why does Mr. van Daan want to sell Mrs. van Daan’s fur coat?

a)

They need the money

b)

He doesn't like having to hear about her talk about it all the time

c)

It is making others in The Annex jealous

d)

To stop having to hear about the incident she had with Anne

59.

What is Mrs. van Daan’s reaction to Mr. van Daan wanting to sell her coat?

a)

She is very upset

b)

She does not care either way

c)

She is happy to get rid of it

60.

Why is Anne worried that Margot might be jealous of her?

a)

She thinks she might be jealous of her relationship with Peter

b)

She thinks she might be jealous of her relationship with Mr. Dussell

c)

She thinks she might be jealous of her writing skills

d)

She thinks she might be jealous of her outgoing personality

61.

What does Mr. van Daan do that upsets the other members of The Annex?

a)

He was stealing bread

b)

He was stealing potatoes

c)

He was hiding cigarettes

d)

He was hiding strawberries

62.

Why is the news that Miep brings the Franks and the Van Daans concerning the invasion important?

a)

It gives them hope that they will be liberated soon

b)

It gives them hope that their friends are still alive

c)

It scares them and makes them more aware of the rules they need to follow

d)

It scares them and makes them want Miep to stay away for a few days

63.

What is Anne’s response to Peter wanting to hide the fact that he is Jewish?

a)

She is shocked, and thinks he should never turn away from who he is

b)

She is shocked, but thinks he should do what he wants

c)

She doesn't react much to it

d)

She thinks that he should stand up for what he wants

64.

What happens to Anne’s diary as she is packing to leave The Annex?

a)

One of the Nazi officers knocks it out of her hands

b)

She can't find where she last left it

c)

Mr. Frank tells her she shouldn't take it

d)

Peter hides it in his rucksack for her

65.

What was the cause of Mrs. Frank’s death?

a)

She died in Birkenau of grief, hunger, and exhaustion

b)

She died in Birkenau of typhus

c)

She did in Auschwitz of typhus

d)

She died in Birkenau of grief and injuries from being hit

66.

What is the significance of Mr. Frank finding Anne’s diary after his liberation?

a)

It gives him a piece of his family to hold on to

b)

It gives him something to be famous for

c)

It gives him work to do

d)

It gives him an excuse to not go back to the jam business

67.

What does the worker’s observation to Mr. Kraler concerning the bookcase imply?

a)

It implies he knows the Frank family is hiding behind it, and wants to blackmail them

b)

It implies he knows there was not always a bookcase there, and wants to blackmail them

c)

It implies he wants to be able to hide back there as well, or else he will blackmail them

68.

What is the meaning of Otto Frank’s last words in the play: “All that remains”?

a)

It is all that remains of his family and their story

b)

It is all that remains in The Annex

c)

It is all that remains of his business and their story

69.

What did both Anne and Margot pass away from?

a)

Tyhpus

b)

Starvation

c)

Grief

d)

Polio

70.

What does it mean to be liberated?

a)

To be set free

b)

To be sent to a concentration camp

c)

To be sent to a refugee camp

71.
Why do people in the Annex fight over the cake?
a)
There is not enough for everyone.
b)
Mr. Frank tries to keep it for himself.
c)
Dussel wants Mrs. Frank to cut the cake because Mrs. Van Daan is not fair.
d)
Peter wants to give some to Moushi.
72.
When Peter says he would leave the Annex with his parents it shows he is
a)
crazy.
b)
loyal.
c)
a coward.
d)
honest.
73.
What does it mean when Anne says, "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart"?
a)
She had survived the war.
b)
She was positive and hopeful. 
c)
It was all a dream.
d)
She was sarcastic.
74.

What is Anne's motivation for spending so much time with Peter?

a)

She wants to annoy Mrs. Van Daan

b)

She thinks that Peter understands her

c)

She hopes to make Margot jealous of her

d)

She wants Peter to teach her how to dance

75.
How does Anne and Peter's relationship change?
a)
they like each other and want to spend time alone together
b)
they bicker constantly about everything
c)
they ignore each other and stay away from each other
d)
they decide to get married as soon as possible
76.
Mr. Kraler lets the people in the annex know that he has an employee that is trying to __________ him into more money
a)
blackmail
b)
house sit
c)
karaoke with
d)
kill
77.
Which character does Anne ask about being jealous because she has someone to talk with while in hiding?
a)
Margot
b)
Dussel
c)
Mr. Van Daan
d)
Mrs. Frank
78.
The final scene of the play takes place in which year?
a)
1943
b)
1941
c)
1942
d)
1945
79.

In what year was Mr. Frank freed from Auschwitz?

a)

1942

b)

1944

c)

1943

d)

1945

80.

Who was the first to pass away--Anne or Margot?

a)

Margot

b)

Anne

81.

Who was the first to pass away of the Frank family?

a)

Edith

b)

Anne

c)

Margot

d)

Otto