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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elation and Embitterment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the only person that Adolf loved according to Ian Kershaw?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His aunt.

2. Who was Hitler renting his apartment from in Part II of "Elation and Embitterment"?
(a) Joseph Kerl.
(b) Karl Rosker.
(c) Joseph Popp.
(d) Tomas Himst.

3. When did Hitler's father, Alois, change his name?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1876.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1865.

4. What did Hitler start to develop in Part 5 of "Drop-Out"?
(a) His hatred for the Jews.
(b) His hatred for homosexuals.
(c) His plan for a better army.
(d) His plan to take power.

5. What type of information does Kershaw say Hitler was looking to read?
(a) Political reviews.
(b) Communist journals.
(c) Banned books.
(d) Material that would confirm his prejudice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler not consider when he applied for school in Vienna?

2. Why was Hitler released after appearing for his failure to register with the military?

3. What did Hitler learn from those in charge of Vienna's anti-semitic movements?

4. Who did Gustl bring back home that infuriated Hitler?

5. How long did Hitler live in Vienna according to "Drop-Out"?

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