The Lemon Tree - Chapter 3 Flashcards
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What is the name of the Jewish peddler in Bulgaria?

Moshe

Who is Moshe's wife?

Solia

Who is Moshe's daughter to be?

Dalia

Bulgaria's monarchy is aligned with which power?

<p>Axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the King of Bulgaria who led a pro-fascist government?

<p>Boris</p> Signup and view all the answers

Law for the Defense of the Nation began the persecution of which people?

<p>Bulgaria's Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the secret agreement to evacuate 20,000 Jews from Bulgaria?

<p>Dannecker-Belev agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jews of the newly liberated territories were targeted for what?

<p>Deportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the vice president of the parliament?

<p>Dimitur Peshev</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the interior minister?

<p>Petur Gabrovski</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were Jews of Kyustendil to be deported to?

<p>Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Peshev try to prevent the execution of the plan to deport Jews?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Jews perished on the new lands?

<p>11,300</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Dalia's birth name?

<p>Daisy</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Bulgarian Jews did the Reich not pursue?

<p>47,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters

  • Moshe is identified as the Jewish peddler living in Bulgaria.
  • Solia is the wife of Moshe.
  • Dalia, who is referred to as Daisy at birth, is Moshe's daughter.

Historical Context

  • Bulgaria's monarchy, under King Boris, formed a pro-fascist government aligned with the Axis powers.
  • The Law for the Defense of the Nation initiated the persecution of Bulgaria's Jewish population.

Agreements and Actions

  • The Dannecker-Belev agreement was a secret plan to evacuate 20,000 Jews from Bulgaria.
  • Jews from newly liberated territories were specifically targeted for deportation.

Political Figures

  • Dimitur Peshev serves as the vice president of the parliament and sought to prevent the deportation of Jews.
  • Petur Gabrovski holds the position of interior minister.

Deportation Details

  • Jews from Kyustendil were to be deported to Poland.
  • A total of 11,300 Jews perished in the newly acquired territories.

Statistics

  • Approximately 47,000 Bulgarian Jews were not pursued by the Reich, indicating some level of protection during that period.

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Test your knowledge of key terms and characters from Chapter 3 of 'The Lemon Tree'. This quiz covers important figures and historical contexts related to Bulgaria during the monarchy era. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of the chapter.

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