Retrieval Practice on World War II Events and Concepts
This content provides retrieval practice questions and answers related to World War II events, German occupation, Danish resistance, literature elements, and historical terms. Questions cover topics such as Nazi party rise to power, Jewish resistance, mood in literature, and more. Answers include details on key events, leaders, and concepts tied to the events of World War II and the occupation period. The practice aims to reinforce understanding and retention of historical facts and literary elements.
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Retrieval Practice Number the Stars
Retrieval Practice: Lesson 4 1. What political party took power in Germany Germany after WWI? Who was its leader? 2. What does it mean that Germany occupied occupied Denmark? 3. What is Judaism Judaism? 4. Name two other countries occupied by Germany in 1943 (during the events of Number the Stars). 5. Who is Christian X Christian X? ? Take 3 minutes to complete these questions (continued on the next slide)
Retrieval Practice: Lesson 4 (continued) 6. How might an author signal the beginning of a flashback flashback? 7. What was the role of the Danish Resistance Danish Resistance? 8. Why might a resistance group use sabotage sabotage against its occupiers occupiers? 9. In literature, what is mood mood? 10.What would it mean for butter to be rationed rationed? Take 3 minutes to complete these questions
Retrieval Practice Answers: Lesson 4 1. The Nazi party that took power in Germany Hitler. Germany after WWI. Their leader was Adolf 2. When Germany occupied using their military. occupied Denmark, it meant they took control of the area 3. 3. Judaism Judaism is a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews. Those who practice the religion are sometimes called Jews or people of Jewish faith. 4. Holland and Norway were occupied occupied by the Germans in 1943. 5. 5. Christian X Christian X is the king of Denmark and a symbol of Danish resistance to German occupation.
Retrieval Practice Answers: Lesson 4 (continued) 6. An author might signal the beginning of a flashback ago, and Then. The author could also shift the verb tense to past perfect tense such as had stopped or had watched. flashback by using time words such as Years 7. The Danish Resistance Danish Resistance was a secret group of Danes attempting to resist the German occupation through sabotage, spying, and the rescue of Denmark s Jewish population. 8. A resistance group might use sabotage able to damage enough resources it would impact Germany s ability to complete their mission and help the Allies win. sabotage against their occupiers because if they were 9. 9. Mood Mood is the overall emotional atmosphere of a literary work. 10. If butter was rationed person could only have a set amount of butter which would be decided by the government rationed, it would mean there was a limited amount available so each Self-score: ______ /10
Retrieval Practice: Lesson 7 1. What is the Star of David Star of David? 2. What does the term Kristallnacht Kristallnacht mean? What does that name refer to? 3. What German action started World War II take place? World War II in Europe? What year did this action Take 3 minutes to complete these questions 4. What is foreshadowing foreshadowing? 5. What does the title Who is the Dark-Haired One? foreshadow foreshadow? (continued on the next slide)
Retrieval Practice: Lesson 7 (continued) 6. Name a European country that remained unoccupied unoccupied in 1943. 7. What is dramatic irony dramatic irony? How can dramatic irony cause suspense suspense? 8. What does the term Aryan Aryan refer to? How is that term significant to the Nazis? 9. Explain the concept of rationing rationing. When might rationing be necessary? 10.What happened to the ships in the Danish fleet Danish fleet? Why? Take 3 minutes to complete these questions
Retrieval Practice Answers: Lesson 7 1. The Star of David Star of David is a six-pointed star that symbolizes Jewish identify. 2. Kristallnacht Kristallnacht means Night of Broken Glass. It refers to a night when the Nazi party and Hitler youth destroyed Jewish-owned businesses, homes, and synagogues in Germany beginning the wave of terror against Jews. 3. 3. World War II World War II started when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. 4. 4. Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is a hint that suggests events might happen in the future. 5. The title Who is the Dark Haired One foreshadows Nazis at the apartment and the way Ellen s dark hair makes them suspicious. foreshadows the confrontation with the
Retrieval Practice Answers: Lesson 7 (continued) 6. Britain remained unoccupied in 1939. You might also have chosen Italy. 7. 7. Dramatic Irony Dramatic Irony is a moment in which a reader s awareness of a situation exceeds the characters. When this happens, a reader may feel suspense what they know will happen next. suspense about 8. 8. Aryan Aryan refers to people of Northern European decent. The Nazis believed the Aryan Aryan race was superior and started WWII to and the Holocaust to eliminate people of Jewish faith. 9. Rationing is when the amount of certain resources is limited by the government. The government usually issues coupons for these items and citizens must use a coupon to purchase the item. This was necessary because often during war common goods (like bread, butter, coffee, tea, sugar) become scarce. 10.The ships in the Danish fleet Germany from taking them. Danish fleet were destroyed by the Danish Navy to prevent Self-score: ______ /10
Retrieval Practice: Lesson 17 Directions: Use your Knowledge Organizer to write 3-4 Retrieval Practice questions that would help your classmates demonstrate their knowledge of the most important ideas from this unit. Example: What were the goals of the Danish Resistance achieve those goals? Some key terms and dates you may choose to ask about are provided in this box: Danish Resistance? What did they do to Star of David Kristallnacht Occupation Foreshadowing Nazi Adolf Hitler Christian X Danish Resistance Jewish Aryan Comic Relief Axis Allies Holocaust Mood Rationing Swastika September 1939 April 1940 May 1945 Take 3 minutes to complete these questions
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