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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 does Levi consider the duty of historians?
(a) To explain the feeling of extreme hunger.
(b) To describe a state of constant fear.
(c) To examine stereotypes.
(d) To tell the story of survivors.

2. According to Levi, why were the sonderkommandos at Birkenau able to stage a rebellion?
(a) They had time to plan.
(b) They understood their oppressors.
(c) They were well fed.
(d) They had efficient leaders.

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

4. In what year did the tide of World War II change?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1944.

5. What was Auschwitz-Monowitz?
(a) A concentration camp.
(b) A death camp.
(c) A medical research camp.
(d) A work camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of Hitler's book?

2. From which camp did Mala Zimetbaum try to escape?

3. According to Levi, what happened to prisoners who know no German?

4. According to Levi, who may judge collaborators?

5. What does Levi think about power?

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