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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Letters from Germans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Levi think is in the gray zone for ordering an underling to kill someone?
(a) Hans Biebow.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Muhsfeld.
(d) Chaim Rumkowski.

2. After his return, what did Levi's religious friend think?
(a) Levi survived because of his selfishness.
(b) Levi should leave Europe.
(c) Levi's survival was due to luck.
(d) Levi's survival was an act of God.

3. With which statement about Eichmann and Hoss would Levi agree?
(a) They joined the Nazi party opportunistically.
(b) They should not have been punished for their actions.
(c) They suffered from memories of what they did during the war.
(d) They had no choice in becoming Nazi officials.

4. What does H.L. complain about in her letter?
(a) Her school ignores recent history.
(b) Her teacher considers Hitler's actions just.
(c) She is made to feel shameful.
(d) Germans are punished unfairly.

5. If an escapee was found, what happened?
(a) The person was put in solitary confinement.
(b) The person was shot in the head.
(c) The person was publically hanged.
(d) The person was considered a hero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Levi's Kapo disappear?

2. What is Primo Levi's profession?

3. In what year is Survival in Auschwitz first published?

4. Which is something that prisoners did receive provisions for?

5. When Levi's squad was clearing rubble, what did he find?

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