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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Hitler learn from those in charge of Vienna's anti-semitic movements?
(a) How to use a crowd.
(b) How to please people.
(c) How to paint.
(d) How to hate people.

3. What does Ian Kershaw say the main reason was for Hitler to leave Vienna?
(a) He didn't register for the military.
(b) He was a political activist.
(c) He didn't pay tuition.
(d) He stole food.

4. Who was Hitler moving to his new apartment with in Part II of "Elation and Embitterment"?
(a) Goering.
(b) Herts.
(c) Himmler.
(d) Hausler.

5. What does Part 2 of "The Drummer" say Hitler arranged?
(a) An attack on Otto Ballerstedt.
(b) The stoning of two Jewish merchants.
(c) The killing of 4 police officers.
(d) The stuffing of ballot boxes.

6. In what jail did Hitler spend his sentence in 1921?
(a) Stadelheim.
(b) Munich.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Bonn.

7. What does Ian Kershaw say was interesting in Hitler's reminiscence of his actions after World War I?
(a) His disregard for human life.
(b) His focus on himself.
(c) His lack of ambition and drive.
(d) His wish for a better Germany.

8. What did Hitler avoid because he thought they were decadent and crawling with infection?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Post offices.
(c) Bars.
(d) Public bathrooms.

9. What changed Hitler's future according to Ian Kershaw in "Elation and Embitterment"?
(a) His brother's arrest.
(b) The birth of his first child.
(c) The death of his mother.
(d) World War I.

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

11. What did Alois want his son to become?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A public servant.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A soldier.

12. What did Hitler try to do after returning to Munich after the end of World War I?
(a) Get the military to release him.
(b) Get a promotion.
(c) Get a civilian job.
(d) Remain in the military.

13. Who did Hitler write to shortly after joining the Military?
(a) Karl Groven.
(b) Joseph Popp.
(c) Helmer Tress.
(d) Marina Karl.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of material did Hitler start buying at the end of "Drop-Out"?

2. What medal did Hitler receive twice during World War I?

3. What did Hitler claimed to have done during his public speeches?

4. What did Hitler think should be enough to allow him to succeed?

5. What did Hitler tone down during his public speeches in Part 3 of "Discovering a Talent"?

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