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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 Louis Darquier de Pellepoix do after he was caught?
(a) He admitted all of the crimes that he committed during the war.
(b) He blamed the authoritative nature of the Nazi party.
(c) He denied his part in deportations and gas chambers.
(d) He blamed Eichmann and Hoss for his crimes.

2. Who does Levi think is in the gray zone for ordering an underling to kill someone?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Muhsfeld.
(c) Chaim Rumkowski.
(d) Hans Biebow.

3. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?
(a) Only oppressors.
(b) High level Nazi officials.
(c) Survivors and oppressors.
(d) Only survivors.

4. What does survival depend upon?
(a) Putting oneself first.
(b) Feeling heroic.
(c) Collaborating with the SS.
(d) Helping others.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What predominant emotion did survivors feel at Liberation as depicted in literature and in the movies?

3. Where did the SS recruit Sonderkommandos?

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

5. With which statement about Eichmann and Hoss would Levi agree?

(see the answer key)

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