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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I through IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, why was the male German prisoner, who saved her from the S.S., treated better than other prisoners?
(a) The German guards owed him favors.
(b) He was a criminal, not a political prisoner.
(c) He had connections in the German military.
(d) He was charming and handsome.

2. What was the irony in Dr. Lengyel's success in saving Olly's life?
(a) Olly later hung herself in the camp.
(b) Olly's family was angry with Dr. Lengyel for interfering.
(c) Olly was taken to the gas chamber and murdered the very next day.
(d) Dr. Lengyel was punished for performing medicine on the train.

3. What sign, posted in the camp, assured prisoners that they would be put to work?
(a) "Work is freedom!"
(b) "Hard work is its own reward!"
(c) "To work is to live!"
(d) "Work is the path to happiness!"

4. Of what was Dr. Lengyel accused when he was questioned by the S.S.?
(a) Hiding Jewish families in his hospital.
(b) Distributing anti-Nazi propaganda.
(c) Providing free medical services to Gypsies.
(d) Boycotting the use of German pharmeceuticals in his clinic.

5. What did Olga hide in her boot?
(a) A poison capsule.
(b) A piece of bread.
(c) A picture of her family.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people were loaded into Olga's train car?

2. Why did the people who were still alive lie on top of one another during their last night on the train car?

3. How many days did it take for the train that was carrying Olga and her family to arrive at its destination?

4. What was the ultimate purpose of Birkenau?

5. Why did Olga get in the line to have her hair shaved?

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