The Devil's Arithmetic Quiz Questions
Multiple choice: Choose the correct answer.
Essay: Write in complete sentences.
- 1.
What city is Hannah Stern from?
- A.
New Rochelle, NY
- B.
Chicago, IL
- C.
Lublin, Poland
- D.
Berlin, Germany
Correct Answer
A. New Rochelle, NYExplanation
Hannah Stern is from New Rochelle, NY.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where did Aaron always hide during the Seder dinner?
- A.
In trash can
- B.
Under the bed
- C.
In the bathroom
- D.
Behind the couch
Correct Answer
C. In the bathroomExplanation
Aaron always hides in the bathroom during the Seder dinner.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What "adult" thing does Hannah get to do at the Seder dinner?
- A.
Talk with the adults
- B.
Drink wine
- C.
Eat everything on her plate
- D.
Stay up late
Correct Answer
B. Drink wineExplanation
Hannah gets to drink wine at the Seder dinner. This is considered an "adult" thing to do because typically, children are not allowed to consume alcohol. In many cultures and traditions, the legal drinking age is 21, so it is seen as a privilege and a sign of maturity to be able to drink wine as an adult. At the Seder dinner, it is likely that Hannah has reached a certain age or level of responsibility where she is now allowed to partake in this adult activity.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What city was Chaya from?
- A.
Shtetl
- B.
Viosk
- C.
Lublin
- D.
Berlin
Correct Answer
C. LublinExplanation
Chaya was from the city of Lublin.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does "Chaya" mean?
- A.
Life
- B.
Remember
- C.
Love
- D.
Joy
Correct Answer
A. LifeExplanation
The word "Chaya" means life.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What two characters were supposed to get married?
- A.
Gitl and Shmuel
- B.
Reuven and Tzipporah
- C.
Shifre and Esther
- D.
Shmuel and Fayge
Correct Answer
D. Shmuel and Fayge -
- 7.
List in the correct order of what happened to the Jews when they arrived to the camp.
- A.
Tattoo, shower, hair cut
- B.
Shower, hair cut, tattoo
- C.
Hair cut, shower, tattoo
Correct Answer
B. Shower, hair cut, tattooExplanation
When the Jews arrived at the camp, the first step was for them to take a shower. After the shower, their hair was cut. Finally, they were tattooed. This order was followed as part of the dehumanization process in the concentration camps, where the prisoners were stripped of their identity and treated as mere numbers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What did the Jews eat everyday at the camp?
- A.
Beans and rice
- B.
Bread and water
- C.
Soup and Salad
- D.
Potato soup and hard, dry bread
Correct Answer
D. Potato soup and hard, dry breadExplanation
During their time in the camp, the Jews ate potato soup and hard, dry bread. This answer suggests that the food provided to them was minimal and lacked variety. The potato soup and hard, dry bread were likely the only sustenance they received on a daily basis, highlighting the harsh conditions and limited resources available to them in the camp.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who escaped from camp?
- A.
Wolfe
- B.
Gitl
- C.
Yitzchak
- D.
Chaya
Correct Answer
C. YitzchakExplanation
Yitzchak escaped from the camp.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who taught Chaya how to remember her number?
- A.
Shifre
- B.
Blokova
- C.
Fayge
- D.
Rivka
Correct Answer
D. RivkaExplanation
Rivka taught Chaya how to remember her number.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What does "Argeit Macht Frei" mean?
- A.
Work makes you free
- B.
Long live Germany
- C.
Jews must work
- D.
Heil Hitler
Correct Answer
A. Work makes you freeExplanation
"Arbeit Macht Frei" is a German phrase that translates to "Work makes you free." This slogan was famously displayed at the entrances of several Nazi concentration camps during World War II, including Auschwitz. The phrase was used to deceive and manipulate prisoners, giving them false hope that if they worked hard enough, they would eventually be set free. In reality, it was a cruel and ironic message, as the prisoners were subjected to forced labor, torture, and ultimately, death. The phrase has since become a symbol of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed by the Nazis.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does the title, "The Devil's Arithmetic" mean?
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