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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Gymnasium?
(a) A highly respected position within the Hitler Youth.
(b) A Natzi training academy to which only 5% gained admittance.
(c) A special association for those who achieved top honors in school.
(d) The highest track of German education to which only 6% gained admittance.

2. Which of the following was true about the Hitler Youth?
(a) They were frightened by Hitler and unsure of his rule over Germany.
(b) They were the most fanatical Nazi organization.
(c) They were not allowed to participate in the Nuremburg Party Congress.
(d) They were not eager to hear Hitler speak at the Nuremburg Party Congress.

3. Hitler took advantage of what quality of the German people?
(a) They were naturally obedient.
(b) They were prosperous farmers.
(c) They were very religious.
(d) They were very independent.

4. What did Herr Becker claim as the reason for Kristallnacht?
(a) Punishment for people who did not respect Hitler.
(b) The police were making an effort to protect all Germans.
(c) Spontaneous action against the Jews for the murder of a German diplomat.
(d) German Jews should not have been allowed to own businesses.

5. Which of the following was true about the children of Germany in the 1930s?
(a) They hoped it would not be required that they join the Hitler Youth.
(b) They were scared of Hitler and the Hitler Youth.
(c) They were not required to follow Hitler if they don't want to.
(d) They were eager to join the Hitler Youth, for its action and glamor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is a reason why the Nazis were successful at demonizing the Jews?

2. In the 1930s, what were the children of Germany conditioned to believe?

3. The carefree life of the Hitler Youth ended when?

4. By whom was Alfons primarily raised?

5. How did Hitler perceive the Hitler Youth?

(see the answer key)

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