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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Memory of the Offense.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point did Hitler begin denying the truth?
(a) During liberation of the lagers.
(b) After the invasion of Poland.
(c) After the invasion of France.
(d) After Stalingrad.

2. What did Louis Darquier de Pellepoix do after he was caught?
(a) He admitted all of the crimes that he committed during the war.
(b) He blamed Eichmann and Hoss for his crimes.
(c) He blamed the authoritative nature of the Nazi party.
(d) He denied his part in deportations and gas chambers.

3. According to Levi, what happens when a story is often retold?
(a) It becomes set in stone.
(b) It is a universal truth.
(c) It can be adorned.
(d) It will become boring.

4. Why should survivors' stories be read critically?
(a) Survivors have a bad grasp of the German language.
(b) Survivors like to tell lies about their experiences.
(c) Each story is individual and lacks overall perspective.
(d) Each story tells the same information about the war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Primo Levi's profession?

2. When were Eichmann and Hoss born?

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

4. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?

5. Who tells criminals to claim "I don't remember?"

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