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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. Why was Olga uneasy when the French internee came to the infirmary on August 26, 1944?
(a) She did not trust him.
(b) Men were not supposed to come into the women's infirmary.
(c) His wounds were too severe for her to help him.
(d) He seemed too happy, and she was afraid that he had gone mad.

2. What response did the old inmate give Olga when she asked about the red brick building with the chimney?
(a) He smiled and told her that she would find out soon enough.
(b) He said it was the camp bakery.
(c) He said it was an ammunition factory.
(d) He told her that she did not want to know the truth.

3. How did Olga get across the icy river to reach the safe village?
(a) A farmer offered to carry her across on his boat.
(b) She swam.
(c) She found an abandoned raft and rowed across.
(d) She crossed a treacherous bridge.

4. What about the blue-eyed man caught Olga's attention?
(a) He was smiling.
(b) He had a scar on his face.
(c) His head had been shaved.
(d) He was missing one ear.

5. According to the author, why did the Germans keep the insane inmates alive?
(a) They found them "interesting" and wanted to study them.
(b) They viewed them as entertainment, much like pets.
(c) They were afraid to harm them out of superstitious beliefs.
(d) They did not find them to be a threat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of Olga's friends was also chosen for selection at the same time?

3. Why did the Stubendiensts and the German prisoners form a circle around those who were chosen for selection?

4. Why did Dr. Klein, the chief S.S. doctor of the camp, rebuke Olga when she asked to be allowed to give medical aid to her fellow prisoners?

5. Why were pregnancies sometimes hard to catch in the initial selection at the station?

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