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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '1939'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the Nazification of Germany continues in 1935, what is altered to the ancient German names?
(a) The regions of the country.
(b) The days of the week.
(c) The names of the cities and towns.
(d) The names of the months.

2. Where are the Klemperers told they will have to live after their house is rented?
(a) The Berlin ghetto.
(b) The Dresden ghetto.
(c) Their old apartment in Dresden.
(d) The Dölzchen ghetto.

3. While in Berlin, Klemperer learns that anti-government elements frequently copy thousands of subversive or censored handbills _______________ and distribute them secretly.
(a) In the United States.
(b) On underground printing presses.
(c) By hand.
(d) At printing companies in neutral countries.

4. Why does Klemperer speculate and report rumor and innuendo instead of actual news?
(a) Jews aren't allowed to read the newspapers.
(b) There is a nationwide news blackout.
(c) He doesn't trust the official news media.
(d) Jews aren't allowed to listen to the radio.

5. To which location does Georg Klemperer first emigrate after the Nazis strip Jews of their citizenship and rights?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which war does Italy become involved toward the end of 1935?

2. Along with his strongest recommendations to flee Germany, what does Georg give Victor and Eva Klemperer?

3. What dominates much of Victor's diary entries for 1939?

4. What illness does Victor contract during 1935?

5. With what type of inmates are prisons over-capacity?

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