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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Klemperers mitigate maintenance costs?
(a) The Klemperers neglect all but the most major mechanical needs.
(b) Eva serves as an amateur mechanic.
(c) The Klemperers' neighbor, who is a mechanic, does most of the work on their car.
(d) Victor serves as an amateur mechanic.

2. In his entries of 1939, Victor Klemperer spends some time pondering the relationship between Jews and:
(a) The Vatican.
(b) The historic German nation.
(c) Protestants.
(d) Other European nations.

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

4. What happens to Klemperer's position after he leaves it?
(a) It is filled by another Jew.
(b) It is not filled.
(c) It is filled by a non-Jew.
(d) It remains open but is not filled.

5. Jewish bank accounts are _____________ and ready cash is seized.
(a) Frozen.
(b) Signed over to the Palestinian government.
(c) Divided among heirs.
(d) Listed in the official party newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of 1935, ______________ of food and various other materials become common.

2. In 1937, on which book does Klemperer continue to work?

3. What does Victor begin doing with his personal items?

4. Why does Klemperer receive a reduced-rate retirement payment?

5. Which local German official begins a program of harassment against the Jews that results in fines levied against the Klemperers for things such as weeds in their yard?

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