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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. Who tells criminals to claim "I don't remember?"
(a) Defense lawyers.
(b) Victims' families.
(c) Hitler.
(d) They claim it on their own.

2. Which is the best description of Chaim Rumkowski?
(a) He was a dictator and an good administrator.
(b) He ws a prisoner and a good singer.
(c) He was a benevolent leader and a father.
(d) He was a German official and the messiah.

3. 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 an inventive way for Germany to produce war time supplies.
(d) The lagers were the most horrible atrocity from any war ever.

4. What nationality is Primo Levi?
(a) German.
(b) Italian.
(c) Polish.
(d) French.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Levi contend about survivors' memories?

3. When did Levi's friend Alberto stop being critical of those who consoled themselves with illusions?

4. What did the other prisoners think about the Sonderkommandos?

5. What was Auschwitz-Monowitz?

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