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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1939, Speer guarantees completion of the five-mile core by __________, with the massive cost being spread over many budgets.
(a) 1955.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1950.

2. With Goebbels and Goering counseling peace, Hitler rapidly conquers what two countries?
(a) Austria and Switzerland.
(b) Sweden and Norway.
(c) Poland and France.
(d) England and Italy.

3. Speer warns that victory must come _______________.
(a) Slowly.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Steadily.
(d) Now.

4. Why does armament production never reach World War I levels?
(a) Because of bureaucratization Speer cannot control.
(b) Because Hitler will not allow it.
(c) Because Germany is too poor.
(d) Because Speer does not want it to.

5. What else does Hitler enjoy?
(a) Drives to Königssee.
(b) Drives to Berlin.
(c) Drives to Frankfort.
(d) Drives to Dresden.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hitler first meets Margarete at an official reception, he predicts that her husband will erect buildings unseen in how many years?

2. Driving to Nuremberg with Hitler, Speer sees mobs of cheering people slow the car as Hitler brags about what?

3. When the Soviets surround Nikopol, Speer calms Hitler about what?

4. How does Hitler react to Speer's two-sentence speech?

5. Chapter 6, "The Greatest Assignment," opens with Hitler choosing to ally with Italy over ____________ and seizing the Rhineland while still lacking an army or air force.

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