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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. What was one of Vacek's commands to the lined-up prisoners in the yard of Block 11?
(a) "Forward march!"
(b) "Caps off!"
(c) "Silence now!"
(d) "Attention!"

2. What was Vacek's first victim's handicap?
(a) His right hand was paralyzed.
(b) He was partially deaf.
(c) He had a limp.
(d) He was missing his right leg.

3. From what point of view is the story told?
(a) First person.
(b) Omnisicient.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second Person.

4. What did the green triangle on the uniform of the block clerk, Vacek, signify?
(a) He was a German soldier.
(b) He was a former Christian who converted to Judaism.
(c) He was a former professional criminal.
(d) He was Jewish.

5. What was compulsory on a Sunday afternoon?
(a) Prayer.
(b) A rest.
(c) Pledges to the fuhrer.
(d) A long hike for exercise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the prisoners so concerned about lice?

2. What happened to the women in Block 10 at Auschwitz?

3. What genre does the story fall into?

4. How many blankets did a prisoner in the block receive?

5. What did Vacek order to be done with the tea that the prisoners were to drink?

(see the answer key)

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