View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Germany take off the air on October 19, 1939?
(a) NBC and CBS.
(b) ABC.
(c) CBS.
(d) CNN.

2. Why were the Dutch and Belgian troops not trying to slow down the German army?
(a) They were poorly trained.
(b) They were pro-Germany.
(c) They were poorly commanded.
(d) They were overwlemed too quickly.

3. Why were the Shirers happy to leave Germany?
(a) Spain had better radio transmitters.
(b) Italy had warmer weather.
(c) France had better food.
(d) Austria was a neutral country.

4. What area did Hitler occupy in March 1936?
(a) Rhineland.
(b) France.
(c) Saar.
(d) Austria.

5. When did Shirer return to Berlin?
(a) January 23, 1940.
(b) February 23, 1940.
(c) February 23, 1941.
(d) February 2, 1940.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What French prime minister resigned after the demonstration Shirer described in Part I, pgs. 4-44?

3. Where did Shirer return on December 1, 1939?

4. Who offered to mediate peace talks between Germany, France and England?

5. Who did Hitler attack at the start of Part II?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 183 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample