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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Denenberg characterize the investigation of the Lindberghs' baby?
(a) A bungled mess.
(b) Slow-witted.
(c) Forensically advanced.
(d) Highly scientific.

2. How did Lindbergh shock people in 1941?
(a) By blaming the Jews for dragging America into the war.
(b) By advocating further appeasement.
(c) By embracing Hitler.
(d) By attacking the President for his isolationism.

3. How was Anne Morrow Lindbergh's "A Gift from the Sea" received?
(a) It received the Pulitzer Prize.
(b) It was not critically acclaimed.
(c) It was a bestseller.
(d) It was praised by the President.

4. What strategy did Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh adopt for going out in public?
(a) False press schedules.
(b) Decoys.
(c) Bodyguards.
(d) Disguises.

5. Where did this journey take Lindbergh?
(a) To Mexico and Canada.
(b) To a new level of wealth and power.
(c) To all 48 states.
(d) To every European country.

6. How much did the Lindberghs give Graveyard John?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $70,000.
(c) $150,000.
(d) $100,000.

7. What was Lindbergh's estimation of Hitler?
(a) He was impressed by him.
(b) He was afraid of him.
(c) He was critical of him.
(d) He was wary of him.

8. What was Lindbergh's relation with Pan Am?
(a) Pilot.
(b) Designer.
(c) Consultant.
(d) Trustee.

9. What did Lindbergh think was the best way to handle the investigation?
(a) Publicly.
(b) Discreetly.
(c) Patiently.
(d) Aggressively.

10. What was Lindbergh working to complete in July 1927?
(a) Plans for a trip to China.
(b) Repairs to The Spirit of St. Louis.
(c) Proposals for new prizes for long distance flights.
(d) An account of his trip.

11. What was Lindbergh given by Goering?
(a) A medal.
(b) Money.
(c) A commission.
(d) An airplane.

12. What stance did Lindbergh take with his earlier support of the Nazis?
(a) He avoided all mention, but never supported them again.
(b) He apologized publicly on numerous occasions.
(c) He attacked anyone who accused him of having made statements sympathetic of the Nazis.
(d) He never renounced his support.

13. When was Lindbergh asked to visit Germany?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1939.

14. What had changed in Germany's military?
(a) Hitler had remilitarized.
(b) The Depression had starved it of cash.
(c) Sanctions had weakened it.
(d) Hitler had let it languish.

15. Why had Lindbergh flown to meet Morrow?
(a) To improve U.S.-Mexico relations.
(b) To propose a new airport in his district.
(c) To talk about plans to build new airplanes.
(d) To look for funding for a new air race.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Lindbergh and Anne Morrow married?

2. Why did Lindbergh keep to a strict timetable?

3. What influence had Lindbergh had on the practice of appeasement?

4. What did the media call the Lindberghs' estate in Hopewell?

5. How old was Morrow's daughter when Lindbergh met her?

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