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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what did Wiesel see in the flames of the crematory?
(a) Moshe and Madame Schachter.
(b) His best friend from Sighet.
(c) His mother and sister.
(d) Children and babies.

2. What color was Tzipora's hair?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Red.

3. At Birkenau, what did a fellow prisoner tell Wiesel and his father to do?
(a) Be sure to tell the truth about their ages.
(b) Smile.
(c) Lie about their ages.
(d) Keep their eyes averted downward at all times.

4. In Chapter 3, what did the prisoners discuss after several weeks in the camp?
(a) They discussed their jobs in the camp.
(b) A reason for their suffering.
(c) They formulate an escape plan.
(d) They tried to figure out who among them would be sent to the crematorium.

5. How did the others in the cattle car perceive Madame Schachter in Chapter 2?
(a) They thought she was selfish.
(b) They thought she was insane.
(c) They thought she was a prophet.
(d) They thought she was knowledgeable.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what happened to the man who was looking for his family learned the truth?

2. After they were shown the chimney at Birkenau, what was the crowd's reaction?

3. In Chapter 3, what was the first impression of Auschwitz by the prisoners on their arrival?

4. What did the name Auschwitz mean to the occupants of the cattle car in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 3, how did the man respond who is looking for news of his family after he spoke with Wiesel?

(see the answer key)

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