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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Communicating.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were Kapos?
(a) Translators for the Germans.
(b) Chiefs of squads or barracks.
(c) Recent arrivals to the lagers.
(d) German guards with a low rank.

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

3. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?
(a) High level Nazi officials.
(b) Only oppressors.
(c) Survivors and oppressors.
(d) Only survivors.

4. When Levi's squad was clearing rubble, what did he find?
(a) New shoes.
(b) A heel of bread.
(c) A gold bracelet.
(d) Fresh water.

5. What did Levi choose to do with the object he finds?
(a) Hide it again.
(b) Share with Alberto.
(c) Keep it for himself.
(d) Share with the whole squad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Levi believe about judging the Sonderkommandos?

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

3. Monowitz was part of which camp?

4. When did Levi's friend Alberto stop being critical of those who consoled themselves with illusions?

5. Which characterized the German spoken in the Lager?

(see the answer key)

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