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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gray Zone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When people first heard of Nazi death camps, what was the reaction?
(a) Pride.
(b) Anguish.
(c) Incredulity.
(d) Surprise.

2. What happens to Alberto?
(a) He was liberated.
(b) He disappeared.
(c) He escaped.
(d) He was sent to a different camp.

3. When were Eichmann and Hoss born?
(a) After Hitler killed himself.
(b) Before the Third Reich came to power.
(c) During the height of the Third Reich's power.
(d) When Hitler was the leader of Germany.

4. The Nazi party was elected to power in which country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Poland.

5. Which of the following was NOT a common justification that Nazis used when confessing?
(a) Being brought up in a racist environment.
(b) Following the orders of a superior.
(c) Believing in Hitler's ideas.
(d) Living in an environment of fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Levi feel the Germans suffered "willed ignorance" about the camps?

2. According to Levi, who may judge collaborators?

3. What does Levi believe about judging the Sonderkommandos?

4. Who was Chaim Rumkowski?

5. The Third Reich did all of the following to stay in power except:

(see the answer key)

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