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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Memory of the Offense.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When people first heard of Nazi death camps, what was the reaction?
(a) Anguish.
(b) Incredulity.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Pride.

2. Why does Levi feel the Germans suffered "willed ignorance" about the camps?
(a) Slave labor was an entrenched part of German society.
(b) They knew that liberation would be coming soon.
(c) The prisoners in the camps were all hardened criminals.
(d) They were happy to be getting supplies during war time.

3. The Nazi party was elected to power in which country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Poland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Belgium.

4. The Third Reich did all of the following to stay in power except:
(a) Created a climate of fear.
(b) Provided transparency.
(c) Used propoganda.
(d) Controlled information.

5. When was Primo Levi brought to Auschwitz?
(a) In the first months of the war.
(b) Before Germany invaded Italy.
(c) In the middle of the war.
(d) Near the end of the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?

2. According to Levi, why can't the "privileged" be objective?

3. What nationality is Primo Levi?

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

5. What did Louis Darquier de Pellepoix do after he was caught?

(see the answer key)

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