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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 rationing of food in Germany start?
(a) End of June 1939.
(b) Start of August 1939.
(c) End of August 1940.
(d) End of August 1939.

2. What does Shirer say of November 27, 1940 according to Part II, pgs. 575-605?
(a) It was uneventful.
(b) There was a hint of a big story.
(c) Hitler was invading Russia.
(d) Hitler gave a good speech.

3. What did Shirer learn after arriving in Paris in June 1940?
(a) Most of his friends were still in Paris.
(b) France refused to surrender.
(c) Most of his friends had left the city.
(d) Germany offered peace to France.

4. When were Norway and Denmark invaded?
(a) April 9, 1941.
(b) April 9, 1940.
(c) June 9, 1940.
(d) April 19, 1940.

5. What shortage did Shirer describe as being worse than ever?
(a) Coal.
(b) Iron.
(c) Food.
(d) Oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler deny after presenting his plan to have Germany self-sufficient in raw materials?

2. When did Italy enter the war against France?

3. Why were the Shirers happy to leave Germany?

4. What did the Czech government reply to Hitler's demands?

5. When did Shirer return to Berlin after visiting the western front in Europe?

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