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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XVII through XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the formula devised by the insane mathematics professor, which was devised to explain the problem of the war, what did the variables X, Y, Z, and V stand for?
(a) Stalin, Hitler, Mengele, and Griese.
(b) Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and Hitler.
(c) Hitler, Himmler, Hess, and Goebbels.
(d) Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, and Roosevelt.

2. How many of the crematory buildings were destroyed in the explosion that the resistance set off?
(a) Two out of the four.
(b) Only one of the four.
(c) All four buildings.
(d) Three out of the four.

3. How old was Irma Griese?
(a) Twenty-two.
(b) Thrity.
(c) Forty-two.
(d) Twenty-seven.

4. What ingredient in the bread irritated the prisoners' gums?
(a) Gravel.
(b) Sawdust.
(c) Oats.
(d) Peanuts.

5. Why did the prisoners eat the soup even though it was repulsive to them?
(a) They did not want to offend their captors.
(b) The German guards would beat them if they did not eat.
(c) They knew that if they did not eat, they would die.
(d) They hoped to find one of the "surprises" in the bottom.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, why did the Germans keep the insane inmates alive?

2. Why was Olga chosen for selection in Chapter 8?

3. What happened to all of the inmates who had relatives in America?

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

5. Why did Olga not kill Dr. Mengele when she had the chance?

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