I Survived the Nazis Worksheet

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Part 1: Reading Comprehension

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. Who is the main character in the story?

Max Rosen

A Nazi soldier

A village teacher

A newspaper reporter

2. What historical event forms the background of the novel?

The First World War

The Nazi invasion and persecution of Jewish people

The discovery of Australia

The Industrial Revolution

3. Which quality helps Max face danger?

Courage

Laziness

Selfishness

Carelessness

4. Why is the title significant? Explain what the words “I Survived” suggest about the story.

5. Use the context of the novel to explain the meaning of persecution.

6. Write one synonym for brave and one antonym for hopeful.

Synonym: ____________________________ Antonym: ____________________________

7. Describe one important challenge Max faces. How does he respond to it?

8. Choose one relationship in the novel. Explain how it helps a character survive.

9. What is one important theme in the novel? Support your answer with an event from the text.

10. Write a short diary entry from Max’s point of view after a frightening event. Include his thoughts, feelings and one detail from the setting.