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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Malan says to Olin in Part III: “Dancing at Auschwitz,” Chapter 13, “The only way to understand such evil is to” what?
(a) “Embrace it.”
(b) “Reimagine it.”
(c) “Accept it.”
(d) “Enter into it.”

2. What literary work of Tadeusz Borowski is described in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?
(a) The Metamorphosis.
(b) This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen.
(c) Waiting for Godot.
(d) Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates.

3. Where is Dr. Stern said to be from in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 6?
(a) Norway.
(b) Sweden.
(c) France.
(d) Greenland.

4. What is the name of Rainer’s uncle that he says he’s come to Auschwitz to honor in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 7?
(a) Werner.
(b) Lublin.
(c) Stefan.
(d) Milan.

5. How many synagogues does Erna say used to serve Oswiecim in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 10?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Josef Mengele’s nickname?

2. In what room does the traveler eat leftover food after his arrival at the concentration camp in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 2?

3. Who is said to be “grievously disappointed in his death camp experience and ‘heavy of heart’ as well, perceiving all Poland as ‘one big cemetery’” in Part IV: “In Paradise,” Chapter 16?

4. How many “pilgrims” does Dr. Stern say have come to attend the retreat in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?

5. Where was Pope John Paul II born?

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