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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. Of what was Dr. Lengyel accused when he was questioned by the S.S.?
(a) Distributing anti-Nazi propaganda.
(b) Hiding Jewish families in his hospital.
(c) Providing free medical services to Gypsies.
(d) Boycotting the use of German pharmeceuticals in his clinic.

2. Why did Madga, at first, refuse to attempt escape?
(a) She was too frightened to move out of the circle.
(b) She was tired of living and had resigned herself to death.
(c) She did not believe in the crematory and thought they would go somewhere better.
(d) She did not want to leave her mother, who was also in the circle.

3. How was Dr. Klein different from the other S.S.?
(a) He had dark hair and dark eyes.
(b) He took the time to get to know each one of his patients.
(c) He did not yell and he had nice manners.
(d) He sympathized with the prisoners and gave them news about the war.

4. What was Miklos Lengyel's profession?
(a) Linguistics professor.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) City adiministrator.

5. How many days did it take for the train that was carrying Olga and her family to arrive at its destination?
(a) Six days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Four days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tadek, the blue-eyed man, stop bringing gifts for Olga?

2. What did Olga and her fellow prisoners use as a mop?

3. Aside from the gas chamber, what other means of extermination did the Nazis use?

4. What was the ultimate purpose of Birkenau?

5. Why did the prisoners eat the soup even though it was repulsive to them?

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