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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 was Shirer on September 16, 1940?

2. What did Shirer think Hitler's reason was for signing that military pact?

3. What city did the Germans take on May 26, 1940?

4. When did the Germans first bomb Paris?

5. When did Italy enter the war against France?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Shirer wonder about himself?

6. What ceremony did Shirer cover on June 21?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shirer traveled to the war front on a few occasions during the Berlin Diary, including his time at Aachen. Students should examine his role when traveling to the war front, why the journalists were kept at a distance, and why they would be allowed to travel in these regions. 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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