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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gray Zone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Levi discussed the issue of memory through the character of Count Ugolino by which author?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Weisel.
(c) Frued.
(d) Dante.

2. When were Eichmann and Hoss born?
(a) During the height of the Third Reich's power.
(b) After Hitler killed himself.
(c) Before the Third Reich came to power.
(d) When Hitler was the leader of Germany.

3. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?
(a) Only survivors.
(b) Survivors and oppressors.
(c) Only oppressors.
(d) High level Nazi officials.

4. What were the Sonderkommandos taught?
(a) That fellow Jews are subhuman.
(b) To believe the German propaganda.
(c) That they are privileged.
(d) To treat fellow Jews with respect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Levi, what creates a "convenient reality?"

2. Why does Levi feel the Germans suffered "willed ignorance" about the camps?

3. What were Kapos?

4. Which of the following was NOT a common justification that Nazis used when confessing?

5. What was Auschwitz-Monowitz?

(see the answer key)

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