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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. 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 suffered from memories of what they did during the war.
(d) They should not have been punished for their actions.

2. Why does Levi consider most survivors to be of the "privileged" class?
(a) They were lucky enough to live through a horrible situation.
(b) They generally received more food than the people who died.
(c) They were generally the wealthiest prisoners.
(d) They gained recognition after the lagers were liberated.

3. When did Levi's friend Alberto stop being critical of those who consoled themselves with illusions?
(a) After his decision that is a healthier frame of mind.
(b) After his liberation from Auschwitz.
(c) After Levi persuaded him to change his mind.
(d) After his father was sent to the gas chamber.

4. The Third Reich did all of the following to stay in power except:
(a) Controlled information.
(b) Created a climate of fear.
(c) Used propoganda.
(d) Provided transparency.

5. Which is something that prisoners did receive provisions for?
(a) Food.
(b) Water.
(c) Bedding.
(d) Uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did prisoners who speak Yiddish look upon Italian Jews who did not speak it?

2. Which of the following was NOT a common justification that Nazis used when confessing?

3. Who was best able to learn the lager's first lesson?

4. Why did Germans need collaborators?

5. Which characterizes the relationship between Amery and Levi after Liberation?

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