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

2. What general did Shirer interview on January 8, 1940?
(a) Guderian.
(b) Ernt Udet.
(c) Rommel.
(d) Fritz.

3. When did the Dutch army surrender to the Germans?
(a) May 14, 1939.
(b) May 14, 1940.
(c) May 14, 1941.
(d) May 4, 1940.

4. When was Shirer offered a position in Berlin?
(a) September 9, 1934.
(b) October 9, 1934.
(c) August 19, 1935.
(d) August 9, 1934.

5. Where was Shirer on December 10, 1939?
(a) Rome.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the German press announce that the troops were ready to attack Britain according to Part II, pgs. 451-492?

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

3. What did the Germans hope the Americans would do in the territories occupied in 1939-1940?

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

5. Where did Shirer spend Christmas in 1939?

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