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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. According to Levi, what can cause victims' memories to drift?
(a) Fear.
(b) Shame.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Guilt.

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

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

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

5. According to Levi, what creates a "convenient reality?"
(a) Substituting less painful memories for horrific acts.
(b) Merging one's story with the stories of other survivors.
(c) Telling outright lies about one's behavior.
(d) Focusing on only the positive memories.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Primo Levi brought to Auschwitz?

2. What nationality is Primo Levi?

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

4. Who tells criminals to claim "I don't remember?"

5. Auschwitz was located in which country?

(see the answer key)

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