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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Shame.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Levi's Kapo disappear?
(a) A prisoner assigned him to another barracks.
(b) He collaborated with the Nazis.
(c) A prisoner switched his number on a list.
(d) He escaped the camp.

2. Who tells criminals to claim "I don't remember?"
(a) They claim it on their own.
(b) Victims' families.
(c) Defense lawyers.
(d) Hitler.

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

4. According to Levi, why did prisoners not commit suicide?
(a) Their whole existence wa wrapped up in survival.
(b) There were no means by which to do so in the lager.
(c) Religious people think suicide is an affront to God.
(d) The prisoners were hopeful that they would be freed any day.

5. When did Levi's friend Alberto stop being critical of those who consoled themselves with illusions?
(a) After his decision that is a healthier frame of mind.
(b) After his father was sent to the gas chamber.
(c) After Levi persuaded him to change his mind.
(d) After his liberation from Auschwitz.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Levi, what creates a "convenient reality?"

2. Why should survivors' stories be read critically?

3. Which subset of prisoners does Levi think make the best observers?

4. What did Levi choose to do with the object he finds?

5. After lberation, how did Levi feel about God?

(see the answer key)

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