7th Grade Quiz – Projekt 1065

Why did Michael pretend to support the Nazis?

• He agreed with their ideas

• He wanted to make friends

• He was a spy for the Allies

• His father forced him

Answer explanation

Michael pretended to support the Nazis because he was a spy for the Allies. This allowed him to gather intelligence while maintaining his cover, rather than genuinely agreeing with their ideas or being forced by his father.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What secret does Michael’s family keep?

• They are hiding a Jewish pilot

• They own secret weapons

• They’re related to Hitler

• They’re part of the Gestapo

Answer explanation

Michael’s family keeps the secret of hiding a Jewish pilot to protect him from persecution during a time of war, which highlights their bravery and moral stance against the oppressive regime.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is Simon’s situation?

• He is a British spy pilot being hidden

• He is Michael’s cousin visiting for summer

• He is a teacher in disguise

• He is an orphan from Berlin

Answer explanation

Simon is identified as a British spy pilot being hidden, which suggests he is in a secretive and potentially dangerous situation, unlike the other options that do not align with this context.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Michael's role in the Hitler Youth allow him to do?

• Skip school

• Spy and gather information

• Travel the world

• Play sports

Answer explanation

Michael's role in the Hitler Youth allows him to spy and gather information, as the organization was involved in monitoring and reporting on the activities of young people and their families, aligning with Nazi interests.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What dangerous task does Michael agree to take on?

• Delivering food to soldiers

• Spying on a weapons factory

• Burning Nazi documents

• Stealing blueprints

Answer explanation

Michael agrees to the dangerous task of spying on a weapons factory, which involves gathering intelligence on enemy operations, making it a high-risk mission compared to the other options.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What do the mushrooms symbolize in “Lucky Mushrooms”?

• Poison and betrayal

• A normal, peaceful moment

• Military strategy

• German culture

Answer explanation

In 'Lucky Mushrooms', the mushrooms symbolize a normal, peaceful moment, reflecting tranquility and simplicity in life, contrasting with more complex themes like poison or betrayal.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why are the mushrooms considered “lucky”?

• They helped Simon recover

• They were rare

• They reminded Michael of his mother

• They distracted guards

Answer explanation

The mushrooms are considered 'lucky' because they helped Simon recover, indicating their significance in his healing process.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is Michael’s internal conflict?

• Whether to turn in his parents

• Loyalty to his country vs. doing what is right

• Studying vs. playing

• Competing in sports vs. spying

Answer explanation

Michael's internal conflict revolves around his loyalty to his country versus doing what is morally right. This choice highlights the struggle between national allegiance and personal ethics, making it the correct answer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Michael describe his emotions during his mission?

• Confident and excited

• Nervous but determined

• Calm and brave

• Carefree

Answer explanation

Michael describes his emotions as 'nervous but determined,' indicating he feels anxious about the mission but is committed to seeing it through, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who is Michael most afraid of discovering the truth?

• The British

• The American embassy

• Nazi officials

• His best friend

Answer explanation

Michael is most afraid of Nazi officials discovering the truth because they pose a direct threat to his safety and freedom, given their oppressive regime and harsh consequences for dissent.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6