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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the people of Sighet view the needy?
(a) They hated them.
(b) They did not particularly like them.
(c) They were compassionate toward them.
(d) They respected them.

2. Madame Schachter traveled with whom in Chapter 2?
(a) Her husband and two oldest sons.
(b) Her ten-year-old daughter.
(c) No one.
(d) Her ten-year-old son.

3. How did the people of Sighet regard Wiesel's father?
(a) He was considered arrogant and overbearing.
(b) He was highly respected.
(c) He was known to be sensitive and emotional.
(d) He was thought to be untrustworthy.

4. Why did the dentist not pull Elie's tooth in Chapter 4?
(a) Elie said the tooth did not hurt.
(b) Elie tried to run away.
(c) Elie said he did not feel well.
(d) Elie said he was late for work.

5. In Chapter 4, what happened to Wiesel when he was working?
(a) He injured his hand severely.
(b) He received a promotion.
(c) He was beaten.
(d) He was taunted and teased by the other workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say the cattle car is in Chapter 2?

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

3. In Chapter 3, why did Wiesel's father ask directions to the washroom?

4. How did the Jews sleep the first night in the prison block at Auschwitz in Chapter 3?

5. How long did it take one of the hanged prisoners to die at the end of Chapter 4?

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