10 Questions
What impression did the head of the camp give to the narrator?
Kindness
What was the physical appearance of the camp's tent leader?
Assassin's face, fleshy lips, hands resembling a wolf's paws
Why did the head of the camp order food for the ten- and twelve-year-olds?
Out of kindness and interest in them
What did the inmates consider important in order to hold one's own in the camp?
Not being assigned to the construction Kommando
What was the general opinion among the inmates about the camp called Buna?
'Buna is a very good camp. One can hold one's own here.'
What did the tough-looking aide offer the author in exchange for joining a good Kommando?
A ration of bread with margarine
Why did the dentist ask the author to open his mouth during the medical checkup?
To check for gold teeth
How did the Kapos select men for different tasks in the camp?
By pointing at them like choosing cattle
What did the orchestra play in the camp as the men marched off to work?
A military march
Who complained about not being allowed to play Beethoven compositions?
Louis
Read a passage describing the appearance of a camp and meeting the head officer. Test your understanding of the details provided in the text.
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