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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ben Lama’s retreat assistant, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?
(a) Stefan.
(b) Malan.
(c) Erna.
(d) Rainer.

2. Who is described as “Becca’s companion, a violinist with long black hair” in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 7?
(a) Rainer.
(b) Stefan.
(c) Malan.
(d) Jaroslav.

3. What are the lyrics of the children’s lullaby that Sister Catherine translates into English for Olin in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 10?
(a) “Ring around the rosie, pocket full of posies.”
(b) “Early in the morning, God willing, you shall awaken.”
(c) “London Bridge is falling down.”
(d) “Little Miss Muffett sat on a tuffett.”

4. What month is it that the traveler arrives in Poland in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 1?
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) December.
(d) February.

5. Where does the narrator say Dr. Olin attended university in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Delaware.
(c) New York.
(d) Connecticut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word used in Part III: “Dancing at Auschwitz,” Chapter 11 refers to a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water containing medicinal substances?

2. What does the traveler attempt to give to Wanda before the couple departs, leaving him at the concentration camp, in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 2?

3. The retreat’s unofficial “spiritual leader” is nicknamed what, according to the narrator in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?

4. Who first approaches Clements Olin in the mess hall to ask if he’s okay in the beginning of Part III: “Dancing at Auschwitz,” Chapter 11?

5. What word from Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 10 means lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity?

(see the answer key)

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