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Why did Elie feel compelled to write the book?

• To become famous and leave a legacy of words.

• Because he was convinced by others that he survived for this purpose.

• To document his journey as a writer.

• To give meaning to his survival by preventing history from repeating itself.

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What does Elie believe about the reason for his survival?

• Survival was a matter of chance, not a miracle.

• He was chosen by others to survive and tell the story.

• It was a miracle meant just for him.

• He survived because of his strength and intelligence.

What was the goal of the Nazis towards the end of their reign?

• To integrate Jews into their society.

• To convert Jews to their ideology.

• To leave behind a world in ruins where Jews would seem never to have existed.

• To ensure all Jews were remembered in history.

Why did the author find it difficult to write in his mother tongue?

• He had forgotten it over time.

• It was close to extinction, making it hard to find the right words.

• He preferred writing in a more universal language.

• The language was too complex for the subject matter.

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What challenge did the author face while trying to describe his experiences?

• Finding a publisher willing to take on the project.

• Creating a new language to express the inexpressible.

• Translating his experiences for a younger audience.

• Deciding which experiences were important enough to include.

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How did the author view his role after surviving?

• As a historian tasked with recording facts.

• As a survivor who was merely lucky.

• As a witness with a moral obligation to prevent the enemy's final victory.

• As a miracle worker who could inspire others.

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What transformation did words undergo according to the author?

• Words were betrayed and perverted by the enemy.

• Words lost their meaning over time.

• Words were insufficient to describe the beauty of survival.

• Words became more powerful in the face of adversity.

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What motivated the author to share his story with the world?

• To educate future generations about the horrors of the past.

• He wanted to achieve personal fame and recognition.

• To fulfill a promise made to a fellow survivor.

• He was encouraged by friends and family to write.

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How did the author's experiences influence his worldview?

• He became more cynical and distrusting of others.

• He developed a deeper appreciation for life and human resilience.

• He lost faith in humanity and its future.

• He became indifferent to the world's suffering.

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What does the author hope readers will gain from his book?

• A sense of despair about the human condition.

• An understanding of historical events from a personal perspective.

• The motivation to prevent such atrocities from happening again.

• A detailed account of historical facts for academic study.

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