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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction: 1933: The Man Behind the Curtain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the only thing that Hitler and his men understood, according to Messersmith?
(a) Arguments.
(b) Money.
(c) Power.
(d) Diplomacy.

2. Where was Joseph Schachno's skin flayed?
(a) On most of his body.
(b) On his legs.
(c) On his face.
(d) On his back.

3. Where was Joseph Schachno from?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Austin.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

4. When did American and German abuse start?
(a) After Hindenburg's election.
(b) 3 years after Hitler took power.
(c) When Hitler was made Chancellor.
(d) At the end of WWI.

5. When was Franklin D Roosevelt sworn in as President?
(a) January 4, 1933.
(b) March 4, 1933.
(c) February 4, 1933.
(d) April 4, 1933.

Short Answer Questions

1. What proof did the uniformed men have of Joseph Schachno's crime?

2. How long did Schachno wait before going to the consulate after the beating?

3. Why did the new Ambassador vow to lead a modest life in Berlin?

4. What was George S. Messersmith's campaign?

5. Where did Schachno go to after he was beaten?

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