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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what happened to men who fell to the ground when they were being evacuated?
(a) They were dragged along by other prisoners.
(b) They were shot.
(c) They got up and ran again.
(d) Medics attended to them.

2. How did Wiesel respond to his father's request at the concentration camp?
(a) He cried bitterly.
(b) He quietly accepted his request.
(c) He was speechless.
(d) He argued with his father.

3. What happened to Madame Schachter as a result of the train trip in Chapter 2?
(a) She became unresponsive.
(b) She was shot by the Hungarian police.
(c) She went insane.
(d) She committed suicide.

4. In Chapter 3, what happened to the Jews at Birkenau once they left the train?
(a) The children and adults were separated.
(b) The men and women were separated.
(c) They were sent directly to hard labor in a rock quarry.
(d) They were given food and water.

5. What happened to Wiesel after he was freed in Chapter 9?
(a) He headed a committee that ensured all Jews received proper care.
(b) He became ill and stayed in the hospital.
(c) He demanded revenge.
(d) He went back to Sighet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Wiesel to feel the way he does at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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

3. What did Elie pray for regarding the actions of Rabbi Elichou's son upon remembering his actions?

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

5. What were Wiesel's feelings about selection in Chapter 5?

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