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Prereading Quiz: Escape From the Soviets!
Before you read “Escape From the Soviets!,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.
True or False: During World War II, Poland was invaded by both Germany and the Soviet Union.
true
false
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Less than three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well.
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?
Adolf Hitler
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler was Germany’s leader from 1933 to 1945.
Which event caused the U.S. to enter World War II?
Great Britain and France declared war on Germany.
Germany attacked the Soviet Union.
Japan bombed the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
The U.S. joined the war on December 8, 1941, one day after Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
Which of these countries was not part of the Allies during World War II?
the United States
Great Britain
Germany
During World War II, the Allies included the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and other countries that fought against the Axis powers—led by Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Which is the best example of a primary source?
a research paper that cites multiple sources
an interview with someone who experienced a historic event
a history textbook
Primary sources provide firsthand accounts of an event or time period. Examples include interviews, diary entries, letters, and photos.