Benno and the Night of Broken Glass

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What is the translation for Kristallnacht?

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the Night of Broken Glass

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When did Kristallnacht take place?

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November 9, 1938

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How many Jewish-owned stores and businesses were destroyed in that one night?

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approximately 7,500

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The setting of Benno and the Night of Broken Glass is

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Berlin, Germany

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In the one night of violence, how many arrests were made?

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approximately 30,000

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After Kristallnacht, many nations stepped forward to condemn the atrocious acts of violence and hatred. True or False?

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False

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Many people consider Kristallnacht to mark the beginning of the Holocaust.

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True

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What is the strongest argument for why the author chose Benno, a cat, to tell the story?

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Benno offers an unbiased perspective

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What is the first sign of trouble depicted in the story?

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books were being burned in massive bonfires

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The author describes how the neighbors "went quietly about their business, [with] their eyes lowered" (Wiviott). The author conveys a powerful message through

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body language