The Boy In The Wooden Box Chapter 1 and 2
Describe Leib's home with two specific details.
2 rooms and 1 story
What does Kristallnacht mean?
"Night of Broken Glass"
Who was the leader of Germany in 1938?
Adolph Hitler
What was the Luftwaffe?
German Air Force
What was Leib's father's job?
He worked for a glass factory.
What happened on September 1, 1939?
Hitler invaded Poland: air raid siren and the family went to the cellar
During what time of year were Jewish people treated differently than Christians?
Holy Week
What was Leib's second home?
Krakow
What was the real name of the main character?
Leib Lejzon
How was Leib singled out by his 4th grade teacher?
Mosiek, diminutive for Moshe
Who was the favorite child of Leib's father?
Pesza
What job did Leib have when the women were making pillows?
Pick up the feathers
In what country does the story take place?
Poland
Describe what happened on the night of November 9-10, 1938
Synagogues and Torah scrolls were burned
What brother did Leib become closest to during the summer of 1939?
Tsalig
Why did Leib's father and brother, Hershal, leave Krakow and return to Narweka?
able-bodied men would be conscripted(forced enlisted) into German Army as forced laborers.
What excited Leib about his new home in Krakow?
indoor plumbing and electricity
What were the two rooms in Leib's home?
living room and 1 bedroom
What was meant by "It was like a Jewish synagogue?"
loud and unorganized (chaotic event)
What trick did Leib and his friends use when riding on a streetcar?
ride for free
