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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Amery think survive in higher numbers?
(a) Intellectuals.
(b) Laborers.
(c) Political prisoners.
(d) Believers.

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

3. In what year is Survival in Auschwitz first published?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1957.

4. What is Germany now considered?
(a) A third world country.
(b) A respectable country.
(c) A totalitarian regime.
(d) A terrorist safe haven.

5. Which characterizes the relationship between Amery and Levi after Liberation?
(a) They both flee to Belgium.
(b) They visit each other often.
(c) They travel to Italy together.
(d) They never see each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Levi corresponds with Hety S. of Wiesbaden for approximately how many years?

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

3. When was Levi tempted to pray?

4. What happened to Germans who were found helping Jews escape?

5. According to Levi, which of the following is NOT a reason survivors tell their stories?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Levi agree with Amery that believers had an easier time in the lager?

2. What is the last stereotype that the author tries to dissuade?

3. Who were counted at roll calls?

4. Summarize Dr. T.H.'s letter to Levi.

5. How does Levi explain the stereotype of rebellion?

6. What did the women at Birkenau use their bowls for?

7. Summarize Levi's response to Dr. T.H. of Hamburg.

8. How did Levi feel after he kicked Elias?

9. What happened to intellectuals who did manage to flee Germany "beforehand?"

10. What does Levi think about Amery's definition of an intellectual?

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