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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Klemperer applies to the American Consulate in Berlin, what number is he given when he is assigned to the immigrant waiting list?

2. What is the purpose of the yellow sign that the government puts on Klemperer's fence corners?

3. In December 1940, what are Jews ordered to begin wearing?

4. What happens to Victor's sister, Grete, after she suffers a mental collapse and a heart attack?

5. Most of the Jews in the ghetto consider an amphibious landing in England:

Short Essay Questions

1. The return of what German legion, according to Klemperer, is celebrated in June 1939?

2. For what kinds of property issues do the Klemperers find themselves harassed by the city during 1937?

3. As Klemperer fights a daily battle with fear, what is one of the frequent thoughts that he says run through his head?

4. In 1937, what is the conclusion that Klemperer draws about Hitler and the resilience of the Nazis?

5. In 1937, Klemperer, as always, worried about money. Despite his worry, what does he realize?

6. Klemperer says that during 1940 the black market flourishes and that war profiteering is commonplace. What does this mean in terms of day-to-day personal and business transactions?

7. As 1938 progresses, what form of resistance against the Nazis is occasionally reported?

8. In 1938, the Klemperers make a surprise visit to Grete on her birthday. During this visit, what or who do Grete and Victor reminisce about?

9. As 1940 progresses, which continent becomes entirely involved in World War II?

10. What brings Klemperer to believe that most Germans have always been, somewhat, anti-Semitic.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the text as backup, list and explain some of the political reasons that could cause a person to be fired from his or her job by the Nazis, as well as what types of individuals found themselves being forcibly expelled from Germany, and why.

Essay Topic 2

In a July 1936 diary entry, Klemperer wonders, "What was I, what am I?" (p. 175). Supporting your arguments from the text, analyze Klemperer's statement and then answer it for him.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the following two concepts:

a) Klemperer's 1938 conclusion that Hitler is a political genius and that the viable existence of German Jews is decidedly short-lived

b) Klemperer's previous years' conclusions about Hitler, the viability of the Nazi Party, and the existence of German Jews.

Use the text to support your arguments.

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