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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, of the Italians in Levi's convoy who survived until October, how many of those were selected?

2. How old was Alred L.?

3. In Chapter 17, how many men went on the twelve-mile march?

4. How old did Wertheimer look in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 17, how many days did Levi believe he had the right to stay in the infirmary?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, when and from where did convoys begin to arrive?

2. Who was selected to work in the laboratory in Chapter 15?

3. Who was Schepschel?

4. How did the Blockaltester set up a system of control to make sure the prisoners took showers?

5. What was a Pikolo?

6. In Chapter 14, what did Levi believe would be positive happiness?

7. In Chapter 11, what job did Levi perform with Jean?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 15, how many remain from Levi's convoy?

9. What was "Operation File"?

10. Why would the Poles keep the knowledge that a selection was imminent to themselves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 3, Steinlauf referred to the prisoners as slaves. In what way were the prisoners slaves? What had they lost? Why didn't Steinlauf consider himself and the other prisoners?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 4, Levi described a man called Null Achtzehn. What that the man's real name? Did anyone, including the man, know his name? How old was Null? Why was being young a danger? Why were the young at more risk than adults? In what ways was Null indifferent? In what way was he different from a draught horse? Why would no one work with him? What happened to Levi that showed the dangers of working with Null?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 7, Levi described a good day. What two things happened on that day to make it good? Why did the sun mean so much? Why was an additional amount of soup welcomed? Why did two small things make such a difference in it being a good or bad day?

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