Quiz on Elie Wiesel and Auschwitz

Where was Elie Wiesel's family taken from?

• Germany

• France

• Romania

• Italy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What was the purpose of the "selection" at Auschwitz?

• To assign work tasks

• To decide who would be sent home

• To determine who was strong enough to work

• To organize recreational activities

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

What did the SS officers use to control the concentration camps?

• Military force

• Selections

• Food rations

• Education programs

What did the prisoners do for 12 hours a day?

• Cook meals

• Move large stones

• Attend classes

• Rest in their barracks

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the prisoners receive for dinner after their workday?

• Bread and water

• A full meal

• Soup

• Fruit and vegetables

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the older prisoners describe about the past conditions?

• More food and blankets

• Less food and no blankets

• Warmer weather

• More freedom

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who is Josef Mengele?

• A block leader

• A prisoner

• A Nazi doctor known for conducting cruel experiments

• A camp cook

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does Dr. Mengele do during the selection?

• He gives food to the prisoners

• He writes down the numbers of prisoners he thinks are too weak

• He helps prisoners escape

• He conducts medical check-ups

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What happens to the rations after a few days?

• They increase

• They stay the same

• They become smaller

• They are replaced with better food

What do the prisoners with the listed numbers have to do?

• Go to work

• Stay in the camp

• Clean the barracks

• Cook meals

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10