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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Shame.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the other prisoners think about the Sonderkommandos?
(a) They thought they were courageous for doing the dirty work.
(b) They deplored them for working for the oppressors.
(c) They admired their strength of character.
(d) They wondered what it must be like to be debased.

2. What does Levi think about oppressors?
(a) They feel better once they confess to their crimes.
(b) They tend to blame the victims for their bad actions.
(c) They rework the past to make themselves feel less guilty.
(d) They lie blatantly about their criminal actions.

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

4. What did Levi choose to do with the object he finds?
(a) Share with the whole squad.
(b) Hide it again.
(c) Keep it for himself.
(d) Share with Alberto.

5. According to Levi, who may judge collaborators?
(a) Historians.
(b) Other collaborators.
(c) Those who did not become collaborators.
(d) Everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his return, what did Levi's religious friend think?

2. What was the job of the Sonderkommandos?

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason survivors feel guilty?

4. What was Hitler at the time of his death?

5. What happens to Alberto?

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