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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V through IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reply did most prisoners in the concentration camp give to explain their imprisonment?
(a) They did not know why they were there.
(b) They fought in the resistance.
(c) They were Jewish.
(d) They were Polish.

2. Where did the ambulances take the sick and injured who got off the train?
(a) To the infirmary.
(b) To the camp barracks.
(c) To the gas chambers.
(d) To another train that returned them to their country.

3. Which prisoners were most often chosen to clean the latrines?
(a) Intellectuals like doctors or teachers.
(b) Anyone with dark hair and dark eyes.
(c) The Jews, preferably the rabbis.
(d) The Gypsies.

4. What name was given to the internee who was chosen as barrack chief?
(a) Blocova.
(b) Koia.
(c) Stubendienst.
(d) Kommando.

5. How many people were loaded into Olga's train car?
(a) 90.
(b) 96.
(c) 106.
(d) 110.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would happen to the prisoners if they tried to sneak to the latrines at night?

2. According to the author, despite his handsome appearance, what characteristic of Dr. Mengele's made a person uneasy?

3. How often was the water turned on in the washrooms?

4. Which of Olga's friends was also chosen for selection at the same time?

5. What was the first "tax" that was demanded of the passengers in the train car?

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