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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pgs. 492 - 552.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Austrian president in February 1938?
(a) Kurt Waldheim.
(b) Miklas.
(c) Johann Schobe.
(d) Heinz Fischer.

2. Where did Shirer return on December 1, 1939?
(a) Geneva.
(b) Zurich.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Prague.

3. What was Shirer's daughter's name?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Synthia.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Jodie.

4. With whom did William Shirer spend the year prior to the start of Part I, pgs. 4-44?
(a) Friends.
(b) His wife.
(c) His colleagues.
(d) His children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shirer notice about the Dutch and Belgium retreat?

2. Who signed a peace agreement on March 13, 1949?

3. Who was named head of the government after the demonstration Shirer described in Part I?

4. Who did Shirer say met in London on July 14?

5. What did Shirer say continued in Germany in Part II, pgs.248-289?

(see the answer key)

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