TCOWL Chapter 1 to 4 Test

Front

What was the organization that arranged for Jewish children to come to England?

Back

Bloomsbury House

Front

How did the children on the Kindertransport know they had reached the border?

Back

They saw a sign in Dutch.

Front

What profession did Mr. Mendelsohn have in the story?

Back

Druggist.

Front

What was Lisa's first indication that something was different?

Back

The streetcar driver's calling the street Meistersinger-Strasse instead of Mahler-Strasse.

Front

What did Lisa's mother give her before she got on the train?

Back

An envelope containing a picture taken on the day of Lisa’s last recital.

Front

Define Kindertransport.

Back

A rescue mission that took place before World War II, which brought thousands of Jewish children to safety in Britain.

Front

What does the term 'refugee' mean?

Back

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Front

Explain the significance of the street name change in the story.

Back

It symbolizes the changes in society and the increasing danger for Jewish people.

Front

What role did the soldiers play in the Kindertransport?

Back

They were responsible for overseeing the borders and ensuring the children crossed safely.

Front

What is the importance of the envelope Lisa received?

Back

It represents a connection to her past and the memories of her family.