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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Amery compare the SS in the Ukraine?
(a) The Germans in Poland.
(b) The Italians in Auschwitz.
(c) The slaves along the Appian Way.
(d) The Athenians in Melos.

2. How does Levi characterize the shame and guilt that survivors feel?
(a) Absurd but real.
(b) Serious and debilitating.
(c) Imaginary but heavy.
(d) Funny and sympathetic.

3. Which statement is true of the rebellions?
(a) They forced the closing of some smaller camps.
(b) They did not succeed in liberating a camp.
(c) They carried news to the outside world.
(d) They did not result in punishment.

4. Who became Jean Amery?
(a) Hans Mayer.
(b) Hans Biebow
(c) Alberto.
(d) Elias.

5. According to Levi, which of the following is NOT a reason survivors tell their stories?
(a) They want to make others feel bad.
(b) To bear witness.
(c) To achieve a sense of relief.
(d) Others want to hear their stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the SS recruit Sonderkommandos?

2. What function did ghettos serve?

3. What happened to corpses?

4. According to Levi, what lessened the perpetrators' guilt?

5. What does Levi consider the duty of historians?

(see the answer key)

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