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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the 1938 Nuremburg Party Congress, Hitler delivered a speech that had what outcome?
(a) It had very little emotional impact.
(b) It was discouraging to the Hitler Youth.
(c) It was scrutinized worldwide and heard live on more than 100 American radio stations.
(d) It alienated the Germans and caused them to stray from Hitler's rule.

2. Alfons received orders to do what?
(a) Retreat with his men.
(b) Step down from his position of leadership.
(c) Shoot any men in his unit who did not obey his commands.
(d) Join the Luftwaffe.

3. What action was taken regarding products not essential to the war?
(a) They were no longer produced.
(b) They were produced in smaller quantities.
(c) No action was taken, so as not to discourage the German people.
(d) They were produced in larger quantities, to convince the German people that everything was okay.

4. By 1938, which of the following statements about the Gestapo was false?
(a) People obeyed and complied with the Gestapo.
(b) No one respected the Gestapo, and therefore it was not effective.
(c) It was all-powerful.
(d) It could not be controlled by the regular judicial system.

5. Despite their September 3rd declaration, the Germans believed what about the French and the British?
(a) The French and British were too cowardly to attack Germany.
(b) The Germans did not think the French and British were stronger than Germany.
(c) The Germans did not think the French and British would attack.
(d) If they were going to attack Germany, it would not be until summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first thing Alfons needed to do when he arrived in Wittlich?

2. By the summer of 1940, why did Alfons doubt that he would be fortunate enough to fight in the war?

3. Who attacked many of Germany's big cities?

4. Which statement accurately summarizes Chapter 1 of the book?

5. Many people avoided discussions about the possibility of war, including in the Gymnasium. Despite this, what occurred over time?

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