VOICED: Remembering one of Poland's unsung heroes

The video discusses Polish historian Adam Cera teaching about Witold Poletski, a WWII hero. Poletski volunteered to be imprisoned in Auschwitz to gather intelligence for the Allies. He organized a resistance within the camp and reported on Nazi atrocities. After escaping, he rejoined his family and later participated in the Warsaw Uprising. Arrested by the communist regime, he was executed, and his fate was unknown to his family for decades. Poletski is now commemorated through statues, streets, and schools, with his story shared to inspire future generations.

What was Witold Pilecki's mission when he volunteered for the resistance?

• To negotiate with the Nazis for peace

• To lead a military attack on Auschwitz

• To escape from Poland and seek asylum

• To be imprisoned in Auschwitz and gather intelligence

What did Pilecki do upon arriving at Auschwitz?

• He wrote a book about his experiences

• He attempted to escape immediately

• He collaborated with the Nazi guards

• He organized a secret resistance movement

How did Pilecki contribute to the Allies' understanding of Nazi plans?

• By smuggling information about the extermination of Jews

• By sending coded messages through radio

• By writing letters to world leaders

• By organizing protests within the camp

What role did Pilecki play in the Warsaw Uprising?

• He was a journalist covering the events

• He joined the resistance against the communist takeover

• He was a commander of the uprising

• He acted as a mediator between the Nazis and the resistance

How is Pilecki's legacy preserved today?

• Through annual parades in his honor

• By naming statues, streets, and schools after him

• Through a national holiday in Poland

• By establishing a museum dedicated to his life