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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lale wearing when readers first see him?
(a) A suit and tie.
(b) A t-shirt and a pair of jeans.
(c) A heavy wool sweater and slacks.
(d) A Russian Army uniform.

2. What phrase does Lale use to describe Dr. Mengele?
(a) A doctor with a compassionate soul.
(b) A doctor with a charming smile.
(c) A doctor who is a brilliant researcher.
(d) A doctor who will cause more pain than he eases.

3. What does Jakub say to Lale that causes Lale to respond?
(a) "I have lots of money."
(b) "I hate you."
(c) "I'm very hungry."
(d) "I can help you."

4. What is Lale's last act of his free will upon arriving at the camp?
(a) He holds onto his suitcase.
(b) He punches a SS guard.
(c) He prays loudly for God to deliver him.
(d) He sets fire to his clothes.

5. What is Pepan's native country?
(a) Germany.
(b) Poland.
(c) England.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lale's full name?

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the group that Lale is interested in learning about?

3. What does Lale tell Baretski about books?

4. What is the name of the man Lale meets on the train who becomes his bunkmate?

5. What does Lale ask Baretski to do?

(see the answer key)

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