Questions and Answers
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?
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What is the name of the King of Bulgaria who led a pro-fascist government?
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Law for the Defense of the Nation began the persecution of which people?
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What was the name of the secret agreement to evacuate 20,000 Jews from Bulgaria?
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Jews of the newly liberated territories were targeted for what?
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Who is the vice president of the parliament?
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Who is the interior minister?
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Where were Jews of Kyustendil to be deported to?
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Did Peshev try to prevent the execution of the plan to deport Jews?
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How many Jews perished on the new lands?
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What is Dalia's birth name?
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How many Bulgarian Jews did the Reich not pursue?
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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.
