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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, No Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a prisoner approach Schlage as Schlage looked over the ranks of men?
(a) He asked for more food for the men.
(b) To complain about Vacek's murders.
(c) To show him his wounds.
(d) To beg for mercy.

2. How many blankets did a prisoner in the block receive?
(a) One and an extra if it was very cold.
(b) One blanket was shared by two prisoners.
(c) None.
(d) One blanket.

3. What was the midday meal for prisoners?
(a) Sausage.
(b) A thin soup.
(c) Bread and water.
(d) Boiled potatoes.

4. What was the job of a block orderly?
(a) Keeping prisoners from fighting.
(b) Keeping the block clean and tidy.
(c) Relaying news to prisoners.
(d) Running messages back and forth.

5. What was a Kapo?
(a) The officer in command.
(b) A German citizen.
(c) The German officer who kept the peace among prisoners.
(d) A prisoner in charge of a working party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the job of the block clerk?

2. Why were the prisoners so concerned about lice?

3. What did a Block Senior receive as a reward for making prisoners keep the block clean?

4. What was one of Vacek's commands to the lined-up prisoners in the yard of Block 11?

5. How did prisoners have to do their weekly shaving?

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