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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After liberation, why did survivors feel diminished as human beings?
(a) They were guilty of the charges against them.
(b) They witnessed great horrors.
(c) They saw their families die.
(d) They lived at an animal level.

2. What does Levi call the daily rituals of the lager?
(a) "An offense to modesty."
(b) "A subversion of dignity."
(c) "A rhythm of suffering."
(d) "A struggle for cleanliness."

3. What does Levi think about power?
(a) That it corrupts people.
(b) That it is intoxicating.
(c) That it is necessary.
(d) That it is evil.

4. What was the title of Hitler's book?
(a) Mein Kapos.
(b) The Nazi Manifesto.
(c) Mein Kampf.
(d) Lager Life.

5. What does Levi consider the vast shame?
(a) That there was evil in the lagers.
(b) That the world ignored what was happening.
(c) That the German people tried not to see.
(d) That a nuclear apocalypse will occur.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Levi, what did survivors feel about their newly re-acquired freedom?

2. How did Nazi commanders protect the consciousness of people they assign to do dirty work?

3. Levi discussed the issue of memory through the character of Count Ugolino by which author?

4. According to Levi, who may judge collaborators?

5. Why does Levi feel he is able to write on behalf of survivors?

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