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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 - Epilogue .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their first meeting, what kind of food does Victor give Lale?
(a) A sausage.
(b) An apple.
(c) A slice of cheese.
(d) A loaf of bread.

2. What things did Lale's mother tell him were important to women?
(a) Perfume, opera, and going out on Saturday nights.
(b) Fine jewelry, joking, and nice meals.
(c) Money and a fancy wardrobe.
(d) Flowers, chocolate, his time and attention.

3. How old is Lale when the story opens?
(a) 75 years old.
(b) 25 years old.
(c) 50 years old.
(d) 18 years old.

4. According to Baretski, what event is going to happen that will cause Lale to get extra rations?
(a) An inspection by the Red Cross.
(b) A huge shipment of food is arriving.
(c) A visit by all the top German officers.
(d) A redistribution of supplies is occurring across all camps in Europe.

5. Instead of telling Gita about what he sees in the crematorium, what does Lale tell her?
(a) "I must have nine lives."
(b) "I took another step into the abyss but got to step back out of it."
(c) "I'll tell you about it when we get out of here."
(d) "Out of the frying pan, into the fire."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Mengele choose to take Leon away?

2. Who is the Nazis chief torturer?

3. What kind of clothes do Lale and the other prisoners put on after arriving at camp?

4. What reaction is NOT a reaction that Lale and Gita have after they make love?

5. Where does Lale find the girls first?

(see the answer key)

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