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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Speer redesigns Zeppelin Field in Nuremberg as ________________ stone structure destined to remain for ages as a witness to the greatness of the builders' epoch.
(a) A Doric-influenced.
(b) A Baroque-influenced.
(c) A Corinthean-influenced.
(d) An Ionic-influenced.

2. Hitler views grand buildings as what?
(a) A way to cheer up the people.
(b) A way to restore German self-respect.
(c) A way to bring attention to Germany.
(d) A way to show off German skills.

3. In the summer of 1939, Hitler menacingly orders the eagle on the dome to clutch in its claws what?
(a) Not a swastika but a snake.
(b) Not a globe but an olive leaf.
(c) Not a swastika but a globe.
(d) Not a globe but a swastika.

4. What teaches Speer how to adjust to adversity?
(a) His physical problems.
(b) His father.
(c) His school.
(d) His poor upbringing.

5. The new façade of Hitler's headquarters expresses what?
(a) Power and might.
(b) Happiness and strength.
(c) Grandeur and power.
(d) Remoteness and "self-idolatry."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hitler surround himself with "flawed" men?

2. Speer is disappointed by the mere ___________ "art tour" of Paris that suffices Hitler for life.

3. What does Hitler have Speer do to his Berlin office?

4. How often does Hitler reveal his feelings?

5. Goering is jealous of the military impinging on what?

(see the answer key)

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