Passage to Freedom

1.

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Why was Mr. Sugihara asked to resign form diplomatic service?

He had been a prisoner.

He disobeyed orders.

He no longer had energy for the job.

He was given a new government job.

2.

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How were the Japanese children different from the Jewish children?

They needed to leave Lithuania.

They had many toys.

They played in a large park.

They spoke several languages.

3.

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Vocabulary
We elected Representatives.

people who act or speak for others

people who arrange and advertise events

people who maintain order

people who manage money

4.

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Vocabulary
We made an agreement.

a set of choices

a decision with shared opinions

a list of possibilities

a plan with detailed information

5.

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Which of the following events happened first?

A crowd spent the night outside the Sugihara family's house.

The Sugihara family was sent to prison for many months. The Sugahara family was sent to prison for many months

The crowd chose who would go inside to talk to Mr. Sugahara..

Mr. Sugahara asked the Japanese government if he could issue the visas.

6.

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In this selection, the author's main purpose is to ________.

inform readers about a man's life.

persuade readers to learn about history persuade readers to learn about history

entertain readers with a made-up-story

tell readers about Japan's part in the war

7.

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Vocabulary
People used to send messages by cable.

telescope

telegraph

television

telephone

8.

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What is the story mostly about?

why Japan refused to offer help.

one person helping many

the importance of family

the role of Germany in the war.

9.

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What happened before the people gathered in front of the house?

The narrator peeked through the curtains.

Mr. Sugihara contacted the Japanese government.

Mr. Sugihara wrote a number of visas.

The children in the family played at a large park.

10.

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Vocabulary
My mom gets along well with her superiors.

former managers

office assistants

people who complain often

people who rank higher

11.

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What happened after Mr. Sugahara died?

He was given the "Righteous Among Nations" Award.

His family was imprisoned for many months.

His family received copies of the visas he had written.

A monument was dedicated to him in Japan.

12.

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Vocabulary
The officer will issue a ticket.

adjust

display

give

destroy

13.

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What is the main idea of the story?

A brave man made a difference.

A family learned about another culture.

People got help because they worked together.

A young boy and his family were imprisoned.

14.

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Which sentence states a generalization that is valid?

Some of the Jewish people decided to stay in Lithuania.

There were few people who helped the Jews.

Lithuania was a safe place for the Jews.

People who helped the Jews put themselves in danger.

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I want to be a diplomat when I grow up.

person who translates languages

person who represents one country in another country

person who leads a country

person who teaches how to be kind

16.

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Wlhy are diplomats allowed to write travelers' visas?

They have excellent handwriting.

They represent their government.

They know many languages.

They know how to print visas.

17.

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Vocabulary
They helped the refugees.

people who create new laws

people who try to settle arguments

people who support the government

people who leave a country to escape danger