Ruth Cohen's Holocaust Experience Quiz

What significant change occurred in Ruth Cohen's town after the partition of Czechoslovakia?

• The town became part of Germany.

• The town became part of Poland.

• The town became part of Hungary.

• The town remained part of Czechoslovakia.

What was one of the immediate impacts of the Nazi occupation in Hungary on Ruth's education?

• Education was only available in German.

• All students were sent to Germany.

• Schools were closed permanently.

• Boys and girls could no longer study together.

How did Ruth Cohen manage to survive during her time in Auschwitz?

• She was liberated by the Allies early on.

• She received help from people she met as a messenger.

• She escaped to another country.

• She was hidden by her family.

Who liberated Ruth Cohen and the other prisoners at the camp?

• British forces

• American soldiers

• White Russian partisans

• French resistance fighters

What was Ruth Cohen's condition after returning to Mukachevo post-liberation?

• She was unable to find her family.

• She was suffering from tuberculosis.

• She was immediately able to work.

• She was in perfect health.

What significant event coincided with Ruth Cohen's arrival in New York?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• Her 18th birthday

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The end of World War II

What does Ruth Cohen emphasize as a key lesson from the Holocaust?

• The Holocaust began with Auschwitz.

• The Holocaust was solely about the Jewish experience.

• The Holocaust was an isolated event.

• The Holocaust teaches about the capacity for both good and evil in human nature.

What does Ruth Cohen urge people to do in response to the lessons of the Holocaust?

• Ignore the past and focus on the future.

• Use their influence to combat negative human behavior.

• Leave the responsibility to historians.

• Only remember the Holocaust on specific anniversaries.

What does Ruth Cohen say about the denial of the Holocaust?

• It is understandable given the time that has passed.

• It is a minor issue.

• It is not something she has encountered.

• It is appalling and shows a lack of learning from history.

What does Ruth Cohen believe each individual has the ability to do?

• Rely on others to make changes.

• Focus solely on personal success.

• Make the world a better place.

• Ignore the world's problems.