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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. Where did Shirer say he and other journalists were flown to on August 4, 1940?

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

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

4. Who removed time bombs according to Shirer in Part II, pgs. 492-552?

5. What did Shirer notice when visiting the front on May 20, 1940?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Shirer in Lausanne on April 23 and when did he return to Berlin?

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

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

5. What did the German press report on July 15 according to Part II, pgs. 451-492?

6. What did Shirer conclude about the French and what did many feel?

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

8. What happened to all of Shirer's broadcasts?

9. How much of the Parisian population had fled in Part II, pgs. 409-450 when Shirer arrived in Paris?

10. What did Shirer wonder about himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

President Roosevelt requested that the neutrality law be repealed in order to supply Allied troops against the Germans. Students should discuss the neutrality law and the role that President Roosevelt and Americans had in World War II. 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

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.

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