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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pgs. 451-492.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What illness did Shirer catch in Part II, pgs. 289-330?
(a) The flu.
(b) Small pox.
(c) A common cold.
(d) Gangrene.

2. When did Hitler offer peace to Britain?
(a) July 15, 1941.
(b) July 15, 1940.
(c) July 19, 1940.
(d) June 15, 1940.

3. When did the Germans start bombing the Stromness and Kinkwall bases?
(a) March 17, 1941.
(b) March 17, 1940.
(c) March 18, 1940.
(d) June 17, 1940.

4. What did Czechoslovakia refuse to do after the British/Germany meeting in September 1938?
(a) Hold a plebiscite for the Sudentland.
(b) Go to war with Germany.
(c) Sign a pact with England.
(d) Give Hitler the Sudentland.

5. When was Berlin bombed for the first time?
(a) August 26, 1941.
(b) August 26, 1940.
(c) August 28, 1940.
(d) September 26, 1940.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Shirer say he and other journalists were flown to on August 4, 1940?

2. Who died on February 12, 1939 according to Shirer?

3. Why did Shirer stay in Czechoslovakia after Hitler's demands?

4. What shortage did Shirer describe as being worse than ever?

5. When did Shirer say a victory parade was held in Berlin after the victory against the France?

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