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

2. Who orated in the style of Hitler?
(a) Eichmann.
(b) Primo Levi.
(c) Chaim Rumkowski.
(d) Alberto.

3. With which statement about Eichmann and Hoss would Levi agree?
(a) They should not have been punished for their actions.
(b) They suffered from memories of what they did during the war.
(c) They joined the Nazi party opportunistically.
(d) They had no choice in becoming Nazi officials.

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

5. What was Auschwitz-Monowitz?
(a) A work camp.
(b) A concentration camp.
(c) A death camp.
(d) A medical research camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Levi think about power?

2. How did Germans often coerce prisoners into being collaborators?

3. What did Chaim Rumkowski consider himself to be?

4. Why did Germans need collaborators?

5. Who was Chaim Rumkowski?

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