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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What possession does the author of this book try to keep after arriving to the concentration camp?
(a) A sturdy pair of boots.
(b) A scientific manuscript.
(c) A gold tooth.
(d) A wedding ring.

2. How does the friend of the author, who "smuggled himself" into the author's hut, suggest that the prisoners try to stay alive?
(a) He recommends that they sleep every moment that they get a chance, to be energetic in their work.
(b) He suggests that they never speak around SS officers.
(c) He recommends they shave, to look younger, and that they avoid showing discomfort to appear more fit.
(d) He offers them tips to get more food at meal time.

3. When Frankl was scheduled to be transported to another camp, what did the chief doctor do?
(a) Fired Frankl from his job.
(b) Created a new position for Frankl in the next camp.
(c) Forged a letter of introduction.
(d) Arranged for Frankl to stay.

4. What happened, according to the author, to the instinct to violence in the prisoners?
(a) It completely disappeared as they learned what being a victim was like.
(b) They reacted more and more irritably when faced with violence.
(c) It decreased as they saw the harm violence made.
(d) It grew as they saw more and more violence.

5. How did Frankl earn the favor of "The Murderous Capo"?
(a) He applauded him.
(b) He held his hand.
(c) He spoke to him of hope.
(d) He gave him psychological advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many mental phases does the author claim that concentration camp prisoners go through?

2. What were the wishes and desires of prisoners?

3. What position does the author volunteer for?

4. For Frankl, what makes life meaningful and purposeful?

5. Why were camp inmates frightened of decisions?

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