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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Moshe tell Weisel he escaped the Gestapo in 1944?
(a) He stole a truck.
(b) He disguised himself as a Gestapo agent.
(c) He was shot in the leg and left for dead.
(d) He agreed to kill the Jews who were on his truck.

2. How did Moshe's experience change him?
(a) He attempted to leave his beloved hometown and country.
(b) He became optimistic about the situation.
(c) He lost interest in the things he loved.
(d) He tried to commit suicide.

3. What does the author say the cattle car is in Chapter 2?
(a) An oven.
(b) A trap.
(c) A closet.
(d) A shoebox.

4. In Chapter 2, how does Wiesel describe his train trip leaving Sighet?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Cold.
(d) Terrifying.

5. In the spring of 1944, what did Elie wish his father would do?
(a) Help more Jews acquire safe passage.
(b) Spend more time with him.
(c) Sell everything and go to Palestine.
(d) Move the family to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the others in the cattle car perceive Madame Schachter in Chapter 2?

2. What were the people wearing who jumped into the wagon at the end of Chapter 2?

3. What was Moishe the Beadle's economic status?

4. What interests did Moshe and Wiesel share?

5. Madame Schachter traveled with whom in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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