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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 did the Germans hope the Americans would do in the territories occupied in 1939-1940?

2. What shortage did Shirer describe as being worse than ever?

3. What did the Germans tell the journalists they flew to Hamburg?

4. What did Shirer say Germany could not survive?

5. What did General von Reichenau command on May 20, 1940?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did Shirer feel about the British?

4. What did many journalists do in Belgium?

5. What did Shirer wonder about himself?

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

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

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

9. What countries did Germany invade on May 10 and how did Germans justify the invasion?

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

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

The Germans justified the invasion by saying that other countries, such as Poland, were planning to invade. Students should examine how Germans justified the invasion and whether it was plausible. Students should use the text and secondary sources to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 3

The book began with Hitler's rise to power as Hitler secured his position. Students should examine Hitler's rise to power, discussing his influences and why people believed in him as a leader. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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