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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: House Hunting in the Third Reich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the new Ambassador vow to lead a modest life in Berlin?
(a) In support of his fellow Americans hit by the Depression.
(b) He wanted to save money for his retirement.
(c) He wanted to impress Hitler.
(d) He wanted to teach a lesson to his children.

2. Where was Schachno beaten?
(a) At the uniformed men's headquarters.
(b) In the street.
(c) In his house.
(d) In a local church.

3. Who was Edgar Mowrer a correspondent for according to Chapter 9?
(a) The Chicago Daily News.
(b) The Chicago Tribune.
(c) The Los Angeles Inquirer.
(d) The New York Times.

4. What law did Hitler's cabinet enact the day Dodd took office?
(a) Forbid Jews from leaving the country.
(b) Banned Jews from owning property.
(c) Banned dual citizenship.
(d) Forced sterilization of handicapped people.

5. What was the Tiergarten an answer to?
(a) Central Park.
(b) The Pentagon.
(c) The Empire State Building.
(d) The U.S. Navy command building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sharply increased in Germany according to the leaders William E. Dodd met with before going to Germany?

2. How old was Joseph Schachno at the start of the Introduction?

3. How did Martha see Hitler according to Chapter 5?

4. What was one of Franklin D. Roosevelt's most difficult jobs after being elected according to Chapter 2?

5. What was William E. Dodd's position according to Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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