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Think Up Assessment - RI 7.2 - "Kindertransport" & "The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton" (8.14)

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Read the passage using your Scratch Paper Strategies and answer each question.
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Use “Kindertransport” to answer questions 1–5.

Which statement expresses a central idea developed in the selection?
Britain gained many talented young people as a result of its Kindertransport program during World War II.
Acts of kindness helped Jewish refugees in the Kindertransport program quickly adapt to life in a new land.
Britain designed its Kindertransport program as a way to oppose Nazi Germany in World War II.
The Kindertransport program saved Jewish children from Nazi persecution during World War II.
Which sentence from the selection provides an example that supports the answer to Question 1?
“But no such amusement awaited Erika—only escape from certain death.”
“There, they were met by foster families or officials from organizations such as the Movement for the Care of Children from Germany.”
“In 2013, Ruth Heber, a 1939 refugee, recalls the kindness of strangers as she waited to be chosen by a foster family.”
“Many contributed significantly to British industry, education, the arts, and politics.”
Read this paragraph from the selection.

"On November 9, 1938, known as Kristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass, German Nazis brutally attacked the homes and businesses of Jewish citizens. Nearly 100 men were killed that night, and almost 30,000 were arrested and sent to concentration camps, where they were forced to work in deplorable conditions. Despite this violent attack on innocent people, few countries were willing to accept refugees, especially children who would be financial burdens on their governments."

What is the role of this paragraph in the selection?
It provides general information about the events of World War II.
It demonstrates how German Jews lived before they were attacked.
It illustrates the reluctance of other countries to stand up to Nazi Germany.
It explains why Jewish parents chose to send their children away to protect them.
Based on information in the sidebar, why does Alfred Dubs most likely work to help children?
because he remembers how it felt to live in unsafe conditions
because he has enough money to sponsor many young refugees
because he understands that this issue is important to the British public
because he expects the children to make valuable contributions to Britain
Read this paragraph from the selection.

"Those fortunate enough to receive sponsors were loaded onto trains. They were transported to Belgium and the Netherlands and then on to Great Britain. There, they were met by foster families or officials from organizations such as the Movement for the Care of Children from Germany."

How does the organization of this paragraph contribute to the selection?
by introducing an organization instrumental in finding homes for refugees
by describing the journey children on the Kindertransport took to safety
by providing a personal example that readers are likely to relate to
. by explaining the difficulty of applying for transport
Use “The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” to answer questions 6-9.

Read the thesaurus entry.
humble (adj.)— courteous, modest, ordinary, simple

Which word from the thesaurus entry matches the way the word humble is used in the sentence, “Forever the humble hero, Winton says of his contributions, ‘You didn’t need any special knowledge to bring children out’”?
courteous
modest
ordinary
simple
Which is the best summary of the selection?
In 1988, Nicholas Winton’s wife discovered the truth about her husband’s efforts to save children from the devastation of World War II.
Because Nicholas Winton visited refugee camps in Czechoslovakia with a friend during World War II, he decided to help children later on.
Nicholas Winton, an English stockbroker, secretly and effectively worked to save the lives of hundreds of children during World War II.
During World War II, Nicholas Winton assisted in organizing people and resources so that children could be transported to safety.
Which sentence from “The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” provides evidence for the statement in the last paragraph that Winton is a hero?
“When Winton learned of efforts led by British officials to rescue children via the Kindertransport, he gathered a small group of supporters and organized a similar rescue effort.”
“Winton’s job at the stock exchange allowed him to spend his afternoons and evenings making arrangements.”
“Working with his contacts in Czechoslovakia, Winton was able to provide names, ages, and even pictures of the children so that prospective foster parents could select the best matches for their families.”
“Winton was secretive about his involvement; his efforts remained virtually unknown until 1988.”
Read this sentence from the selection.

“Prague [volunteers working in Czechoslovakia] then had all the job of arranging the trains and the escorts and the money and dealing with all the parents and getting the children onto the train.”

What purpose do the brackets serve in this sentence?
They express an internal thought attributed to the speaker.
They show the author feels uncertain about the speaker’s intentions.
They provide information that may interest the reader but is not important to the direct quotation.
They indicate words added by the author of the text to clarify information in the direct quotation.
Use “Kindertransport” and “The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” to answer questions 10-13.

Read this sentence from “Kindertransport.”
“Here is a chance of taking the young generation of a great people, here is a chance of mitigating to some extent the terrible suffering of their parents and their friends.”

Read this sentence from “The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton.”
What struck Winton most was the number of children he saw living in horrible conditions—children who would likely be imprisoned in concentration camps if someone did not intervene.

Which statement describes the relationship between the words mitigating and intervene in these sentences?
Both words convey frustration.
Both words convey a desire to help.
Both words convey a sense of uncertainty.
Both words convey the importance of secrecy.
Which statement expresses the central idea of both selections?
Many boys and girls transported from war-torn countries in Europe made significant contributions to their societies as adults.
Were it not for the efforts of ordinary people, the lives of many more innocent children would have been lost during World War II.
True heroes are those who remain behind the scenes, putting forth tremendous effort without receiving recognition or praise.
Many political and financial obstacles had to be overcome in order to help threatened children during World War II.
Which inference is supported by both selections?
Massive rescue operations can be successfully accomplished when people care deeply about the welfare of others.
Countries that enjoy financial and political freedom have a moral obligation to assist the less fortunate.
A resistance movement needs a single strong and recognizable leader in order to be effective.
Children who survive extraordinary circumstances are likely to become extraordinary adults.
What is a difference between the selections “Kindertransport” and “The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton”?
“The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” implies that the British government was wrong to insist that refugee children have sponsors.
“The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” implies that the British government approved of people’s unauthorized efforts to save more children.
“The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” implies that the British government placed too much emphasis on time-consuming routines and regulations.
“The Secret Life of Nicholas Winton” implies that the British government tried to avoid involving people in other countries in its effort to help children.