1.
What color was Hana's special skating outfit?
Correct Answer
B. Red
Explanation
Hana's special skating outfit was red.
2.
Who was Hana's best friend at home?
Correct Answer
A. Maria
Explanation
Hana's best friend at home was Maria.
3.
What was a Buchta that Hana would give George each week?
Correct Answer
B. A doughnut
Explanation
Hana would give George a doughnut each week.
4.
We learn about genocide, the mass murder of people because of their race, religion, or ethnicity. Six million Jews were killed. How many of that amount were children?
Correct Answer
A. 1.5 million
Explanation
During the genocide, six million Jews were killed due to their race, religion, or ethnicity. Out of this total number, the answer states that 1.5 million were children. This implies that a significant portion of the victims were young individuals, highlighting the tragic impact of the genocide on innocent lives.
5.
Where did George move in 1951?
Correct Answer
C. Canada
Explanation
George moved to Canada in 1951.
6.
Hana walks through a wrought iron gate holding tightly to her best friend's hand. What was her friend's name?
Correct Answer
A. Ella
Explanation
The question states that Hana is walking through a wrought iron gate while holding her best friend's hand. Since the question asks for her friend's name, the correct answer would be Ella.
7.
What grade would Hana have been in when she wasn't allowed to go to school anymore?
Correct Answer
A. 3rd
Explanation
Hana would have been in the 3rd grade when she wasn't allowed to go to school anymore.
8.
What did Mr. Brady do for a living?
Correct Answer
C. He worked at the general store
Explanation
Mr. Brady's occupation was working at the general store. This implies that he was employed at a retail establishment where he likely helped customers, stocked shelves, and handled transactions. Being a teacher or a farmer are not mentioned as his professions, so they can be ruled out as incorrect options.
9.
In what year did Fumiko become the coordinator of the Tokyo Holocaust Center?
Correct Answer
B. 1998
Explanation
Fumiko became the coordinator of the Tokyo Holocaust Center in 1998.
10.
What was Hana's doll's name?
Correct Answer
A. Nana
Explanation
Hana's doll's name is Nana.
11.
What movie were Hana and George trying to go to when they found that Jews were not allowed at the movies?
Correct Answer
B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Explanation
Hana and George were trying to go to the movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" when they found out that Jews were not allowed at the movies.
12.
Who read a poem when George Brady visited the Tokyo Museum?
Correct Answer
C. Maiko
Explanation
The question asks who read a poem when George Brady visited the Tokyo Museum. The answer is Maiko.
13.
On what date does Hana die?
Correct Answer
B. October 23, 1944
14.
What does judenfrei mean?
Correct Answer
A. Free of Jews
Explanation
Judenfrei means "Free of Jews." This term was used during the Nazi regime to describe an area or territory that had been completely cleansed of Jewish people. It was a part of their anti-Semitic ideology and their goal of creating a racially pure society. The term reflects the discriminatory and exclusionary policies implemented by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
15.
What was the population of Nove Mesto in the 1930s?
Correct Answer
B. 4000
Explanation
The correct answer is 4000 because it is the only option that falls within a reasonable range for the population of a city. 1400 is too small, and 400,000 is too large for a city's population in the 1930s.
16.
Who is Yaffa Eliach?
Correct Answer
C. Holocaust survivor
Explanation
Yaffa Eliach is a Holocaust survivor. This means that she experienced and lived through the Holocaust, a period of mass genocide and persecution of Jewish people during World War II. As a survivor, she can provide firsthand accounts and insights into the atrocities committed during this time. Being a survivor also gives her a unique perspective and personal connection to the Holocaust, which can be invaluable in educating others and preserving the memory of those who suffered.
17.
What is the name of the first concentration camp where Hana and George are sent?
Correct Answer
B. Theresienstadt
Explanation
Theresienstadt is the correct answer because it was the name of the first concentration camp where Hana and George were sent. Ravensburch and Iglau Gestapo are not mentioned in the question and therefore not relevant to the answer.
18.
What is stonozka?
Correct Answer
C. Centipede song
Explanation
Stonozka is a term used to refer to a centipede song. It is not a plain donut or a board game.
19.
On what date was the Brady family's life changed forever when Hitler marched into the rest of Czechoslovakia?
Correct Answer
B. March 19, 1939
Explanation
On March 19, 1939, the Brady family's life changed forever when Hitler marched into the rest of Czechoslovakia. This event marked the beginning of the German occupation of Czechoslovakia and the end of its independence. The invasion had significant consequences for the Czech people, including the suppression of civil liberties, the persecution of Jews and other minorities, and the imposition of Nazi rule. The date March 19, 1939, therefore, represents a pivotal moment in history that had a lasting impact on the Brady family and countless others.
20.
Where was Theresienstadt?
Correct Answer
B. Czechoslovakia
Explanation
Theresienstadt was located in Czechoslovakia. It was a concentration camp during World War II, established by the Nazis. The camp served as a transit point for Jewish people before they were sent to extermination camps. The conditions in Theresienstadt were harsh, with overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease. Despite the propaganda efforts of the Nazis to present Theresienstadt as a model Jewish settlement, it was actually a place of suffering and death for thousands of people.
21.
Who tells George that Hana died?
Correct Answer
A. Marta
Explanation
Marta tells George that Hana died.
22.
What were the years of the Second World War?
Correct Answer
C. 1939-1945
Explanation
The correct answer is 1939-1945. The Second World War began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, and it ended in 1945 with the surrender of Japan. During this period, major global powers were involved in the conflict, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.
23.
Who was Hana's best friend at barrack L410?
Correct Answer
A. Ella
Explanation
Hana's best friend at barrack L410 was Ella.
24.
What is the name of the Brady's wolfhound?
Correct Answer
B. Sylvia
Explanation
The correct answer is Sylvia.
25.
Where is Nove Mesto?
Correct Answer
C. Czechoslovakia
Explanation
Nove Mesto is located in Czechoslovakia.
26.
What building was Hana assigned to in Theresienstadt?
Correct Answer
B. L410
Explanation
Hana was assigned to building L410 in Theresienstadt.