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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. Why did the prisoners eat the soup even though it was repulsive to them?
(a) The German guards would beat them if they did not eat.
(b) They hoped to find one of the "surprises" in the bottom.
(c) They did not want to offend their captors.
(d) They knew that if they did not eat, they would die.

2. What was the irony in Dr. Lengyel's success in saving Olly's life?
(a) Olly later hung herself in the camp.
(b) Olly was taken to the gas chamber and murdered the very next day.
(c) Olly's family was angry with Dr. Lengyel for interfering.
(d) Dr. Lengyel was punished for performing medicine on the train.

3. What was the duty of the blocova's secretary?
(a) To edit the roll call and reports.
(b) To deliver messages to the S.S. offices.
(c) To keep the blocova's office organized.
(d) To write and send out memos to the other prisoners.

4. Why did the elderly man not eat the potatoes in his soup?
(a) He wanted to exchange them for a "favor" from one of the women.
(b) He had no teeth and the insides of the potatoes were uncooked.
(c) He was blind and could not see that there were potatoes in his soup.
(d) His mouth was wired shut, so he could only sip the broth.

5. What was the original purpose of the building that became Olga's new home?
(a) A munitions plant.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A stable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness afflicted the children who were lying near the door of the train car?

2. What room became the "apartment" for Olga and her colleagues in the infirmary?

3. What was the name of the building that became Olga's home while she was in Auschwitz?

4. At each roll call, how many woman were lined up in front of each barrack?

5. Why did Olga rip her own blouse and dress?

(see the answer key)

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