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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pgs. 369-409.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French prime minister resigned after the demonstration Shirer described in Part I, pgs. 4-44?
(a) Doumergue.
(b) De Gaulle.
(c) Daladier.
(d) Chamberlain.

2. When did Shirer return to Berlin after visiting the western front in Europe?
(a) June 1, 1940.
(b) June 11, 1940.
(c) June 1, 1941.
(d) May 1, 1940.

3. Who signed a peace agreement on March 13, 1949?
(a) England and Germany.
(b) France and Italy.
(c) Russia and Finland.
(d) France and Russia.

4. What did Shirer have to do during his first assignment for his new employer in 1937?
(a) Stay at the back of the room.
(b) Take his own photographs.
(c) Hire a better voice.
(d) Hire other reporters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the rationing of food in Germany start?

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

3. Where did Shirer say the Poles were still fighting after the surrender of their government?

4. What did Shirer say the German newspapers announced on May 9, 1949 according to Part II, pgs.331-369?

5. Where did Hitler give his speech after the surrender of the Poles?

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