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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Daniel's first night in Auschwitz, what is the only he sounds he can hear once the lights are turned off?
(a) Praying.
(b) Moans.
(c) Singing.
(d) Humming.

2. During Daniel's third time on a train, and what does he say he feels?
(a) Confusion, fear, and hunger
(b) Anger, fury, and determination.
(c) Nothing at all.
(d) Sadness, fear, and hunger.

3. In their new barracks at Auschwitz, Daniel and his father must sleep on what?
(a) On the floor.
(b) On wooden planks.
(c) A bed with 10 others.
(d) On blankets.

4. According to Daniel's father, where does the smoke at Auschwitz come from?
(a) Factories.
(b) Forest fires.
(c) Burning bodies.
(d) Wood for the German soliders.

5. What does Father tell Daniel he will do for Peter at the end of the book?
(a) Give him a proper buriel.
(b) Feed him.
(c) Adopt him.
(d) Barter for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the resistance at Auschwitz want Daniel to do for them?

2. At the end of Chapter 15, where is Daniel and his father going?

3. What is the first act that father and Daniel perform for the resistance their new camp?

4. What does Daniel remember about the children from the medical facilities at his new camp?

5. While Daniel is in quarantine a second time, where does he sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What convinces Daniel that his mother is dead?

2. Why do the Nazis blow up the crematoria?

3. In what ways are the Germans confused about their future plans?

4. How does Daniel's access to a radio symbolize his hope returning?

5. When Daniel attempts to get revenge, why doesn't he feel good?

6. Why is Father such an important character in chapter 12 ?

7. What is the role of Karl in the story?

8. What is the significance of Daniel telling Adam, "Anything is better than sitting here like a helpless rabbit."?

9. Is it necessary for the kapo in charge of Daniel's group to be so cruel?

10. What does the train ride symbolize in chapter thirteen?

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