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

2. What does Ian Kershaw say was vital to the success of Hitler as a public speaker?

3. What does Ian Kershaw say Hitler was good at during his speeches?

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

5. What party did Hitler join after World War I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Adolf's grandfather according to Ian Kershaw?

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

3. Why did Hitler come to the attention of Karl Mayr?

4. What were the things Kershaw says that Hitler believed would be enough for his success, and was he right?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why did Hitler attend a meeting and subsequently join the German Workers' Party according to Kershaw?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine why countries require military service of its citizens, analyzing both its advantages and disadvantages for the government and citizens and how required military service impacted Hitler.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the impact that Hitler had on the audience, and discuss why he had such an impact.

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