Holocaust Education and Personal Testimony

Pete Metzl shares his personal story of surviving the Holocaust, emphasizing the importance of education to prevent history from repeating itself. Born in Amsterdam in 1935, Metzl went into hiding with his mother after the Nazis captured his father. He recounts the fear and danger they faced while hiding on a farm. Metzl now shares his story with students to educate them about the Holocaust and the dangers of propaganda and intolerance. He supports legislation to make Holocaust education mandatory, highlighting the need to remember history and learn from it.

What is the primary reason Pete Metzl shares his story?

• To gain sympathy from others

• To ensure others do not have to experience what he did

• To promote his book

• To entertain his audience

Where did Pete Metzl and his mother hide during the Holocaust?

• In a forest

• In a basement

• On a farm with a Christian family

• In a church

What does Pete Metzl emphasize when telling his story to students?

• The economic impact of the war

• The political aspects of the Holocaust

• The plain facts of his survival

• The gory details of the Holocaust

What recent legislative action is related to Holocaust education?

• A law mandating Holocaust education in all schools

• A law reducing history lessons in schools

• A law banning Holocaust education

• A law encouraging Holocaust education in middle and high schools

What broader message does Pete Metzl hope to convey through his story?

• The benefits of technological advancement

• The need for military strength

• The dangers of propaganda and intolerance

• The importance of economic growth