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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) Providing free medical services to Gypsies.
(b) Hiding Jewish families in his hospital.
(c) Boycotting the use of German pharmeceuticals in his clinic.
(d) Distributing anti-Nazi propaganda.

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

3. According to the author, why was the male German prisoner, who saved her from the S.S., treated better than other prisoners?
(a) He had connections in the German military.
(b) He was charming and handsome.
(c) The German guards owed him favors.
(d) He was a criminal, not a political prisoner.

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

5. What did Olga hide in her boot?
(a) A knife.
(b) A piece of bread.
(c) A poison capsule.
(d) A picture of her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Olga have to give to the blocova in order to keep her escape from the gas chamber a secret?

2. How long after their arrival did Olga and her fellow prisoners receive their first morning meal?

3. What about the blue-eyed man caught Olga's attention?

4. What did the insignia on each train car indicate?

5. Why did Olga get in the line to have her hair shaved?

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