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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Intellectual in Auschwitz.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Levi think it is his mission to do?
(a) Lead a positive life.
(b) Tell his story orally.
(c) Bear witness by writing.
(d) Return to being a scientist.

2. Which of the following is NOT something that survivors have a particularly hard time listening to people complain about?
(a) Cold.
(b) Heat.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Hunger.

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

4. Why does Levi feel he is able to write on behalf of survivors?
(a) He has overall perspective.
(b) He is good at psychoanalysis.
(c) He was given their consent.
(d) He saw death close up.

5. Who was particularly offended by being tattooed?
(a) Italian Jews.
(b) Non-believers.
(c) Devout Christians.
(d) Orthodox Jews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Levi use to pay for German lessons?

2. What did Louis Darquier de Pellepoix do after he was caught?

3. What happened to Levi's tattoo after the war?

4. What does Levi think of the theory of incommunicability?

5. According to Levi, which statement best describes the Lagers?

(see the answer key)

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