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

2. Where did Shirer return after the armistice signature between France and Germany?

3. When did the Germans start their air attack of England?

4. When were Tess and Eileen supposed to leave for the Americas according to Part II, pgs. 532-575?

5. Why did Shirer think his usefulness as a journalist in Berlin was over?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the German troops do on May 1?

2. Who signed the military pact on September 27 according to Part II, pgs. 532-575 and what did Shirer feel about Hitler's ability?

3. Why did Hitler refuse to allow the publication of casualty lists according to Shirer?

4. What did newspaper headlines in Germany on May 9 announce and what did Shirer believe according to Part II, pgs. 331-369?

5. What did Shirer notice when he traveled to the front on May 19?

6. What happened to the public schools in Berlin as of February according to Part II, pgs. 289-330?

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

8. Why was the rest of Hitler's massive air assault never fully implemented?

9. What happened between March 13 and March 17?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The fall of Paris was a crucial moment in the history of the Holocaust and World War II. Students should examine the fall of Paris and how some people believed that it was an act of treachery on the part of the French Army, as well as how it marked the end of the second phase of Hitler's plan. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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