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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gray Zone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the Sonderkommandos taught?
(a) To believe the German propaganda.
(b) That they are privileged.
(c) To treat fellow Jews with respect.
(d) That fellow Jews are subhuman.

2. According to Levi, who is trapped by memories?
(a) Only survivors.
(b) Only oppressors.
(c) High level Nazi officials.
(d) Survivors and oppressors.

3. Which of the following was NOT a common justification that Nazis used when confessing?
(a) Living in an environment of fear.
(b) Being brought up in a racist environment.
(c) Believing in Hitler's ideas.
(d) Following the orders of a superior.

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

5. Which is the best description of Chaim Rumkowski?
(a) He was a dictator and an good administrator.
(b) He ws a prisoner and a good singer.
(c) He was a German official and the messiah.
(d) He was a benevolent leader and a father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do victims tend to do when they remember?

2. The Third Reich did all of the following to stay in power except:

3. What does Levi contend about survivors' memories?

4. How did Nazi commanders protect the consciousness of people they assign to do dirty work?

5. What nationality is Primo Levi?

(see the answer key)

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