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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pgs. 575 - 605.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the German press announce that the troops were ready to attack Britain according to Part II, pgs. 451-492?
(a) July 17, 1940.
(b) July 18, 1940.
(c) July 16, 1940.
(d) July 15, 1940.

2. Against what country did Germany, Japan and Italy sign a military pact against according to Part II, pgs. 532-575?
(a) England.
(b) The United States.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

3. Where did Shirer meet Murrow on January 18, 1940?
(a) Paris.
(b) Amsterdam.
(c) Rotterdam.
(d) London.

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

5. When did Shirer leave Berlin according to Part II, pgs. 575-605?
(a) December 5, 1941.
(b) December 6, 1940.
(c) December 5, 1940.
(d) January 5, 1941.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Shirer want Tess and Eileen to go following Germany's move against the Benelux countries?

2. Why didn't Shirer want Tess to leave through Paris?

3. When did Hitler offer peace to Britain?

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

5. Who was Germany's main supplier of iron in 1940?

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