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

2. The violence the Nazis inflicted did all of the following except:
(a) Cause suffering.
(b) Create an atmosphere of terror.
(c) Give some people power.
(d) Serve a goal.

3. Who confronts Levi after liberation?
(a) The SS.
(b) His kapo.
(c) Alberto.
(d) Daniele.

4. Why did Levi know some German?
(a) He learned it as a student.
(b) He learned it through his work as a chemist.
(c) German is similar to Italian.
(d) His German grandfather spoke it to him.

5. What language does Levi speak after the war?
(a) Polish.
(b) German.
(c) Yiddish.
(d) Lager German.

Short Answer Questions

1. After lberation, how did Levi feel about God?

2. Who orated in the style of Hitler?

3. Why did Levi's Kapo disappear?

4. According to Levi, what happens when a story is often retold?

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

(see the answer key)

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