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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Stereotypes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did new prisoners bring with them?
(a) Books.
(b) Weapons.
(c) News.
(d) Food.

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

3. Why were the tattoos gratuitous?
(a) The prisoners had memorized their numbers.
(b) The tattoos could not be seen under clothing.
(c) The uniforms bore prisoners' numbers.
(d) The prisoners had no names.

4. According to Levi, what creates a "convenient reality?"
(a) Substituting less painful memories for horrific acts.
(b) Focusing on only the positive memories.
(c) Telling outright lies about one's behavior.
(d) Merging one's story with the stories of other survivors.

5. Levi's knowledge of the German language was __________ in Auschwitz.
(a) Useless.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Forgettable.
(d) Problematic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Levi think is the worst crime of the Nazis?

2. What nationality is Primo Levi?

3. Who became Jean Amery?

4. When Levi's squad was clearing rubble, what did he find?

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

(see the answer key)

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