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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) Guilt.
(b) Shame.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Fear.

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

3. In what year did the tide of World War II change?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1944.

4. According to Levi, what happens when a story is often retold?
(a) It is a universal truth.
(b) It becomes set in stone.
(c) It can be adorned.
(d) It will become boring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point did Hitler begin denying the truth?

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

3. Levi discussed the issue of memory through the character of Count Ugolino by which author?

4. The Nazi party was elected to power in which country?

5. Why does Levi consider most survivors to be of the "privileged" class?

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