18 Questions
What method was used for prisoner identification in the concentration camps?
By number
Where does most of the extermination take place in the concentration camps?
During mass transport
What was the fate of separated groups of new arrivals at the concentration camps?
One group was used to work, the other was killed
Which mental phase symptom is described as shock according to the text?
Shock
What was the job of the greeting party in the concentration camps?
Take charge of the belongings of new arrivals
'Delusion of Reprieve' refers to what illusion experienced by prisoners?
Illusion just before death of being saved
What is the second phase of the prisoner's mental state characterized by?
Depression and apathy
How did SS officers react to prisoners in the concentration camp?
Beat them at slightest provocation
How did Frankl respond when confronted by an SS officer?
Said he was a doctor who did charitable work
What were the prisoners' most frequent dreams about?
Having more food and comfort
What was considered the most ghastly moment in the camp life according to the text?
Waking up early to work to three whistles
How did Capo respond to prisoners in the camp?
Gave psychotherapeutic advice
What did Frankl consider as the ultimate and highest goal for man?
Love
How did prisoners in the camp use humor?
To preserve their own sanity and well-being
Why did the author volunteer to work as a doctor in the camp?
To help his fellow prisoners
What impact did camp life have on sensitive people who were used to a rich intellectual life?
Their inner life suffered less damage
How did prisoners behave in the camp regarding seeking warmth?
They sought warmth in the center of the group
Why were dead men thrown on trains transporting prisoners to different concentration camps?
Because they were considered less important than their number on the list
This quiz covers various aspects of survival, reactions, and thoughts of prisoners in concentration camps during difficult conditions. From keeping possessions to dealing with abnormal situations, test your knowledge on the challenges faced by individuals in such extreme environments.
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