The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

What was the primary role of Irena Sendler during World War II?

• Nurse

• Teacher

• Social Worker

• Journalist

How many Jewish children did Irena Sendler save during the Holocaust?

• About 100

• About 250

• About 500

• About 2,500

Which organization was Irena Sendler a part of during her rescue efforts?

• The Red Cross

• Zegota

• The United Nations

• The Polish Army

What method did Irena Sendler use to smuggle children out of the Warsaw Ghetto?

• In ambulances

• Through underground tunnels

• In suitcases

• Disguised as soldiers

What was Irena Sendler's code name during her operations?

• Jolanta

• Anna

• Maria

• Katarzyna

What was the main reason Irena Sendler's efforts were not widely known until later years?

• She was executed during the war

• Her records were destroyed

• She kept her work secret

• She moved to another country

Which award did Irena Sendler receive from the Israeli government for her efforts?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Righteous Among the Nations

• Medal of Honor

• Order of the White Eagle

What was the primary risk Irena Sendler faced while rescuing children?

• Disease

• Arrest by the Gestapo

• Bombings

• Food shortages

In what year was Irena Sendler arrested by the Gestapo?

• 1940

• 1942

• 1943

• 1944

What did Irena Sendler do with the names of the children she saved?

• Published them in a newspaper

• Kept them in a jar buried under a tree

• Sent them to the Red Cross

• Memorized them