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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many speakers were talking before Adolf Hitler at the meeting mentioned in "The Beerhall Agitator"?

3. What does Part 4 of "The Beerhall Agitator" say Hitler's speech started to call for?

4. What would the German Workers' Party eventually be known as?

5. Who provided funding for Hitler's party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Hitler leave Vienna according to "Drop-Out"?

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

3. Why wasn't Adolf named Schicklgruber according to "Fantasy and Failure"?

4. What was Hitler asked to tone down during his work in Mayr's office and why?

5. What happened to Hitler after the failed coup of 1924?

6. Who was Karl May for Hitler?

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

8. Why was Adolf's mother protective of him?

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

10. What army did Hitler join and how was it accepted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Hitler lived in Vienna, there was a significant growth in the anti-Jewish sentiment, and Hitler watched the movements to learn. Examine the role of the movements and how these impacted Hitler.

Essay Topic 2

Ian Kershaw begins the book by focusing on the family of Adolf Hitler. Examine the role that Hitler's family had in his life, and analyze who had the most influence on Hitler.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the significance of Hitler creating a public image, how he created his public image, as well as the impact it had on the German people.

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