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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The United States has done ______________ in actual situations of crimes against humanity.
(a) A great deal.
(b) Little.
(c) Nothing.
(d) More than its fair share.

2. For what event is Lemkin invited to Spain to read his paper?
(a) International political conference.
(b) International genocide conference.
(c) International humanitarian conference.
(d) International law conference.

3. On what date does the final country required for ratification ratify the genocide treaty?
(a) December 11, 1946.
(b) November 7, 1950.
(c) October 16, 1950.
(d) December 9, 1948.

4. As the resolution is discussed, some delegates advocate the use of ____________ instead of "genocide."
(a) Persecution.
(b) Terrorism.
(c) Racism.
(d) Extermination.

5. Serbian forces executed over 7,000 Muslims in a _____________.
(a) Football stadium.
(b) Elementary school.
(c) Pig farm.
(d) Mosque.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the person who assassinates Talaat in 1921?

2. In America, according to Power, the struggle to stop genocide is often determined by:

3. When the United States sets up the Committee on Armenian Atrocities, what does the group not call for on behalf of the Armenians?

4. As information about Hitler's extermination of the Jews becomes more widespread, what is the reaction of the majority of people?

5. In 1948, Lemkin flies to _____________ to lobby the subcommittee that was preparing the actual text of the convention.

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