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1. In what year did the tide of World War II change?

1942.

2. When people first heard of Nazi death camps, what was the reaction?

Incredulity.

3. After the war, what was a major source of reconstructing what happened?

The stories of survivors.

4. Why should survivors' stories be read critically?

Each story is individual and lacks overall perspective.

5. Which subset of prisoners does Levi think make the best observers?

Political prisoners.

6. The Nazi party was elected to power in which country?

Germany.

7. Why does Levi feel the Germans suffered "willed ignorance" about the camps?

Slave labor was an entrenched part of German society.

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