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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What right did the broadcaster have regarding censorship?

2. What illness did Shirer catch in Part II, pgs. 289-330?

3. What did Shirer say he asked himself at the end of September 1940?

4. Who arrived in Berlin on November 12, 1940?

5. Who was elected President of the United States on November 6, 1940?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which of Hitler's plans were revealed on July 25?

2. What do Tess and Eileen do on October 23?

3. What did the Germans begin in mid-August?

4. What ceremony did Shirer cover on June 21?

5. Who did Shirer interview in Part II, pgs. 369-409 and what did Shirer notice?

6. What was the state of the media by September?

7. What did the Germans announce that they did not accept responsibility for?

8. What happened to the dismay of the Germans on November 6?

9. What did Shirer believe about Nazi propaganda according to Part II, pgs. 492-552?

10. What did many journalists do in Belgium?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Nazis continued to advance, with many countries putting up a short fight, surrendering or even signing pacts with Germany. Students should examine the advancement of the Nazis, analyzing the strategy of Hitler and comparing conquered territories with his inability to wipe out the Royal Air Force. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Several pacts were made between Germany and other countries. Students should analyze why Germany used pacts to secure new territories and why countries believed they would be safe if they claimed their support of Germany. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Students should examine the use of transmitters by Shirer and compare the use of the transmitters prior to 1949 with the time he was given a transmitter by the Germans during the invasion of France. Students should discuss the reasoning behind the decision of the Germans and discuss the benefits and drawbacks to Shirer using the transmitter. Use the text to support your discussion.

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