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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Letters from Germans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point did Hitler begin denying the truth?
(a) After the invasion of France.
(b) After Stalingrad.
(c) After the invasion of Poland.
(d) During liberation of the lagers.

2. Which subset of prisoners does Levi think make the best observers?
(a) Intellectuals.
(b) Kapos.
(c) Italian Jews.
(d) Political prisoners.

3. Which of the following was NOT a reason people did not flee beforehand?
(a) They did not believe Hitler's message.
(b) They were fearful of leaving the fatherland.
(c) Emigration was expensive.
(d) Immigration quotas were reduced.

4. According to Levi, which statement best describes the Lagers?
(a) The lagers were something that has occured in many wars.
(b) The lagers were the most horrible atrocity from any war ever.
(c) The lagers were a unique experience central to World War II.
(d) The lagers were an inventive way for Germany to produce war time supplies.

5. Who employed Levi?
(a) A chemistry laboratory.
(b) IG Farben Industries.
(c) The Auschwitz SS.
(d) Monowitz Incorporated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Levi use to pay for German lessons?

2. What do victims tend to do when they remember?

3. What does Levi think it is his mission to do?

4. Who was Elias?

5. When was Levi tempted to pray?

(see the answer key)

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