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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XVII through XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many corpses did Olga count along the road as they evacuated from Auschwitz?
(a) 321.
(b) 119.
(c) 298.
(d) 89.

2. How often were the prisoners allowed to go to the latrines?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Three times, once after each meal.
(c) Twice each day.
(d) Four times each day.

3. What did Olga pick up from the ground that helped her escape from the group of prisoners headed for the gas chamber?
(a) A rock.
(b) A stick.
(c) A hat.
(d) A trash bag.

4. How many prisoners were assigned to carry the 150-pound kettle for each meal?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. Upon reflection, how does Olga Lengyel describe her philosophy about mankind?
(a) She believed that only the Nazis could ever be capable of such evil acts.
(b) She believed that mankind is basically cruel and the situation influenced this cruelty.
(c) She believed that mankind is weak and easily influenced by negative forces.
(d) She continued to have faith in mankind and hope for the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name was given to the prisoner who was chosen to oversee the service within each block?

2. Why did Madga, at first, refuse to attempt escape?

3. How many patients did the hospital in the infirmary hold?

4. How many internees were in Olga's camp?

5. How many people were usually taken from each barrack during a selection?

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