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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. Who was president of Germany when Dodd took office?
(a) Hindenburg.
(b) Hitler.
(c) von Papen.
(d) Himmler.

2. Who was Sigrid Schultz working for according to Chapter 6?
(a) The Boston Post.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Chicago Tribune.
(d) The Los Angeles Chronicles.

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

4. What was Messersmith's opinion of Ernst Hanfstaengl?
(a) He liked and trusted him.
(b) He liked him but didn't trust him,
(c) He didn't like or trust him.
(d) He didn't like him, but trusted him.

5. When did William E. Dodd boarded the ship for Germany?
(a) July 2, 1933.
(b) July 21, 1933.
(c) July 12, 1933.
(d) July 22, 1933.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was George S. Messersmith given his position?

2. What did William E. Dodd want to stay out of according to Chapter 5?

3. Where was Joseph Schachno's skin flayed?

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

5. What building was Joseph Schachno visiting at the start of the Introduction?

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