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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. How old was William E. Dodd at the start of Chapter 1?

2. Who did William E. Dodd often talk to on board the ship to Germany?

3. What was Joseph Schachno's profession?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened despite not having evidence?

2. Who was Sigrid Schultz, and what did Schultz and Martha disagree about according to Chapter 6?

3. What was happening since the German chancellor was named?

4. What aspirations did Dodd have?

5. What personal connections did Dodd have?

6. Who had been named German chancellor?

7. Who was George S. Messersmith?

8. Where was Joseph Schachno from, according to the Introduction?

9. Who was William E. Dodd, and why was he growing frustrated according to Chapter 1?

10. Why was FDR not speaking out about the growing violence against the Jews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the Soviet Union during the 1930's and why Martha would need to keep a relationship with Boris discreet.

Essay Topic 2

Larson describes a few people who rebuked the Nazi Party in public. Discuss these rebukes, who offered the rebuke, and the ultimate outcome of the situation.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the events leading up to the Night of the Long Knives and examine the impact that it had on those living in Germany at the time.

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