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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the spring of 1944, what did the people of Sighet believe about Hitler?
(a) That he would soon be defeated.
(b) That he was killed or went into hiding.
(c) That he would conquer all of Europe.
(d) They thought his troops were turning on him.

2. In Chapter 3, what happened to the man who was looking for his family learned the truth?
(a) Wiesel never saw him again.
(b) The man told Wiesel he understood why he lied.
(c) The man tried to kill Wiesel.
(d) The man tried to get Wiesel in trouble with the guards.

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

4. What did some of the young do in Chapter 2 under the cover of darkness?
(a) Comfort one another.
(b) Caress one another.
(c) Hug one another.
(d) Sit on one another's laps.

5. In German language, what did the French girl who witnessed the event while Elie iwa working tell him to do in Chapter 4?
(a) "Bite your lip and do not cry."
(b) "Seek immediate revenge on your attacker."
(c) "Go to the infirmary."
(d) "Cry and let your feelings out so you feel better."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Mrs. Schachter?

3. How did Wiesel's father respond to the order that Jews were not allowed to keep valuables in the house?

4. According to the German officer in Chapter 2, what happened to any Jews who kept their valuables?

5. In Chapter 3, why did Wiesel get to keep his shoes at the concentration camp?

(see the answer key)

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