WorksheetsEscape from Darkness
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why did Leo and his family decide to leave Denmark?
Because they wanted to go on a vacation
Because of a natural disaster
Because Denmark had become a dangerous place for Jewish people
Because they were moving for a new job
Where were Leo and his family planning to go for safety?
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Germany
How did Leo feel about leaving his home?
Excited
Indifferent
Relieved
Ached at the thought
What is the size comparison given for Denmark in the text?
Larger than New York State
Smaller than New York City
Less than half the size of New York State
Twice the size of New York City
What activities did Leo enjoy doing in Copenhagen?
Playing soccer, hiking with his Boy Scout troop, and goofing around with his brothers
Playing video games, swimming, and reading
Dancing, painting, and playing the piano
Cycling, playing chess, and watching movies
What was Leo's father's profession?
A) A teacher
B) A professional singer
C) A police officer
D) A chef
What Jewish ceremony did Leo celebrate for his 13th birthday?
A) His wedding
B) His bar mitzvah
C) His confirmation
D) His graduation
How did Jewish people feel living in Denmark before the 1930s, according to the text?
A) Unsafe and discriminated
B) Respected and treated equally
C) Ignored and isolated
D) Wealthy and powerful
What is the term used to describe prejudice and hostility toward Jewish people?
A) Racism
B) Antisemitism
C) Xenophobia
D) Apartheid
In what year did Adolf Hitler become the leader of Germany?
A) 1929
B) 1933
C) 1939
D) 1945
What event caused the Jewish citizens of Denmark to suddenly be in great danger?
The Danish government passed new laws
The Nazis seized control of the Danish government
A natural disaster occurred
An economic crisis happened
What did the rabbi announce to the congregation on the day before Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish people were going to be given new homes
Jewish people were going to be rounded up and deported to concentration camps
Jewish people were going to be integrated into Danish society
Jewish people were going to receive financial aid
What was the only hope for Jewish Danes according to the text?
To integrate into Danish society
To escape to nearby Sweden
To raise money for the Danish government
To wait for the war to end
What is the body of water called that separates Denmark and Sweden?
The Baltic Sea
The North Sea
Øresund or the Sound
The Skagerrak
What did Leo and the other refugees do when German soldiers boarded their boat?
They tried to escape.
They fought the soldiers.
They froze in silent terror.
They signaled for help.
What did the German soldiers decide after inspecting the boat?
That it was a fishing vessel.
That it was carrying refugees.
That it needed to be confiscated.
That it was smuggling goods.
How long did the boat sail before a string of bright lights appeared?
One hour.
Two hours.
Three hours.
Four hours.
What percentage of Jewish Danes survived the war thanks to the rescue operations in Denmark?
75 percent
85 percent
98 percent
100 percent
