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

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

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 an inventive way for Germany to produce war time supplies.
(c) The lagers were a unique experience central to World War II.
(d) The lagers were something that has occured in many wars.

4. What do victims tend to do when they remember?
(a) Remember every detail exactly as it happened.
(b) Skim over painful episodes.
(c) Focus on the worst situations.
(d) Assign blame to themselves.

5. How did Nazi commanders protect the consciousness of people they assign to do dirty work?
(a) They promised that they will go to heaven.
(b) They provided psychological counseling.
(c) They rewarded them with prizes.
(d) They plied them with alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Sonderkommandos taught?

2. After liberation, why did survivors feel diminished as human beings?

3. According to Levi, what creates a "convenient reality?"

4. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?

5. Which is the best description of Chaim Rumkowski?

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