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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ian Kershaw say Hitler was good at during his speeches?
(a) Rousing anger and resentment.
(b) Making jokes.
(c) Creating fear.
(d) Demoralizing Jews.

2. Why was Hitler released after appearing for his failure to register with the military?
(a) The paperwork didn't follow.
(b) He was "too weak to undertake military service."
(c) The judge was a Nazi.
(d) World War 1 started.

3. Who did Hitler develop a close friendship with as a teenager?
(a) Sophie Hubber.
(b) Anton Kerl
(c) Karl Heitz.
(d) August Kubizek.

4. Who did Gustl bring back home that infuriated Hitler?
(a) A female student.
(b) A Jewish girl.
(c) A communist paper.
(d) Cigarettes.

5. What did Hitler think should be enough to allow him to succeed?
(a) His education.
(b) His charisma and personality.
(c) His fortune.
(d) His good looks.

6. What author did Hitler enjoy reading as a child?
(a) Nietzsche.
(b) Marx.
(c) Karl Erst.
(d) Karl May.

7. What was the name of Hitler's Jewish customer mentioned in "Drop-Out"?
(a) Mark Heinsted.
(b) Josef Neumann.
(c) Sophie Karl.
(d) Rienhold Resteil.

8. How does Ian Kershaw describe Hitler's father?
(a) Loving and forgiving.
(b) Unloving and strict.
(c) Present and strict.
(d) Loving and present.

9. What seemed to be Hitler's purpose while he was in Vienna according to "Drop-Out"?
(a) "Uphold the strength and purity of the German race."
(b) "Make Germany a superpower."
(c) "Give Germany its land back."
(d) "Have myself head of state."

10. What was Hitler's official goal in returning to Vienna?
(a) Study architecture.
(b) Meet a woman.
(c) Find a job.
(d) Study law.

11. What conclusion did Hitler come to draw in Part 5 of "Drop-Out"?
(a) Homosexuals were people too.
(b) Dogs were not man's best friend.
(c) Jews were a distinct race of people.
(d) He alone could lead Germany.

12. What does Ian Kershaw say Hitler was good at in Part 3 of "Discovering a Talent"?
(a) Obeying orders.
(b) Writing speeches.
(c) Making coffee.
(d) Public speaking.

13. What did Hitler not consider when he applied for school in Vienna?
(a) That he would graduate in half the time.
(b) That he might succeed.
(c) That he would meet a woman.
(d) That he might not be accepted.

14. What was Hitler's assignment in Part 2 of "Discovering a Talent"?
(a) Provide troops with entertainment.
(b) Provide troops with food.
(c) Provide troops with educational material.
(d) Provide troops with alcohol.

15. What did Hitler name the stray dog he took in while in the army?
(a) Mr. Karl.
(b) Joakim.
(c) Foxl.
(d) Blaky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ian Kershaw say rested on Hitler's shoulders as he went into his secondary education?

2. What was one of Hitler's duties in his post war assignment?

3. Why did the man accompany Hitler when he left Vienna?

4. What type of information does Kershaw say Hitler was looking to read?

5. When was Hitler arrested for failing to register for the military?

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