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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hitler tone down during his public speeches in Part 3 of "Discovering a Talent"?
(a) His stand on Germany's future.
(b) His hatred of homosexual people.
(c) His view for the German Army.
(d) His stand on the "Jewish question."

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

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

4. What did Hitler join at the start of Part 3 of "Elation and Embitterment"?
(a) The Bavarian Army.
(b) The German Army.
(c) The Swiss Army.
(d) The French Army.

5. Why did the man accompany Hitler when he left Vienna?
(a) He was out of a job.
(b) He needed a roomate.
(c) He was a converted Nazi.
(d) He wanted a travel comapnion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the German Workers' Party attempt to do by organizing a large meeting?

2. What did Hitler name the stray dog he took in while in the army?

3. What did Hitler try to do after returning to Munich after the end of World War I?

4. Who did Hitler come to the attention of in Part 3 of "Discovering a Talent"?

5. Who was Hitler renting his apartment from in Part II of "Elation and Embitterment"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sign of self confidence does the author say was demonstrated in Adolf's decision to go to Vienna to study painting?

2. Why did Hitler threaten to leave the German Workers' Party, and why did the leader of the Party ask for his return?

3. What was Hitler's moral stand when he was living in Vienna?

4. What did Hitler start reading after moving to Munich from Vienna according to Ian Kershaw?

5. What was Hitler's assignment during the war, and how did he fare?

6. What was Hitler dissatisfied with, and what did he do to correct it in "The Drummer"?

7. What did Hitler's speech as chairman of the German Workers' Party call for?

8. Who does Kershaw say took little notice of Hitler's appointment as chairman of the German Workers' Party?

9. Who was Karl May for Hitler?

10. While working for Mayr's department, what group was Hitler asked to join and why?

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