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

2. Other than for eating, of what use were the twenty bowls issued to the prisoners in the barracks?
(a) Weapons during fights.
(b) Chamber pots.
(c) Digging latrines.
(d) Collecting rain water.

3. What was the difference between the coffee that the prisoners were served and the tea that they were given?
(a) There was no real difference.
(b) The coffee gave off a much more foul odor.
(c) Coffee was only given to the higher-ranking prisoners.
(d) The coffee was a darker color than the tea.

4. What name was given to the internee who was chosen as barrack chief?
(a) Koia.
(b) Blocova.
(c) Stubendienst.
(d) Kommando.

5. Why did the elderly man not eat the potatoes in his soup?
(a) His mouth was wired shut, so he could only sip the broth.
(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) He wanted to exchange them for a "favor" from one of the women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reply did most prisoners in the concentration camp give to explain their imprisonment?

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

4. What was the occupation of the "Lageraelteste" in her life outside of the camp?

5. How many people were loaded into Olga's train car?

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