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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Intellectual in Auschwitz.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Hitler at the time of his death?
(a) A war hero.
(b) A deluded gambler.
(c) A fearless leader.
(d) A frustrated civilian.

3. How many times did Levi fight back against a fellow prisoner?
(a) Once.
(b) Numerous times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Three times.

4. Why does Levi feel he is able to write on behalf of survivors?
(a) He saw death close up.
(b) He has overall perspective.
(c) He is good at psychoanalysis.
(d) He was given their consent.

5. What was the lager's first lesson?
(a) Do not share food with others.
(b) Keep to oneself.
(c) Do not try to understand.
(d) Believe in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his return, what did Levi's religious friend think?

2. How did prisoners who speak Yiddish look upon Italian Jews who did not speak it?

3. What saved Levi from the gas chambers?

4. Who confronts Levi after liberation?

5. Why did Levi's Kapo disappear?

(see the answer key)

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