2. Speer helps the United States Strategic Bombing Survey (USSBS) evaluate the air war in what atmosphere?
(a) An angry one.
(b) A nervous one.
(c) A comradely one.
(d) An anxious one.

3. When Speer champions neglected nuclear research, Goering is again put in charge, but Hitler fails to grasp the potential of fission--"Jewish physics"--and instead concentrates on the ____________ rockets, which Speer considers a "misguided project."
(a) Solid.
(b) Monopropellant.
(c) Peenemünde.
(d) Hybrid.

4. While Speer recovers for six weeks with his family, what happens?
(a) Would-be successors vie for his position.
(b) The Allies bomb Berlin.
(c) The war ends.
(d) Hitler commits suicide.

5. What develops Speer's self-discipline and joy in taking common action?
(a) Joining the football team.
(b) Joining the military.
(c) Joining the choir.
(d) Joining a rowing association.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hitler demands ruthless "scorched earth," Speer tries to inspire sympathy for evacuees and reminds him that his order shows a loss of hope. Why does Hitler go along with this?

2. Through a detailed model of Berlin, Hitler loves to "enter his avenue" to do what?

3. How long does Speer spend in a hospital?

4. Why does Speer's exuberance at German successes cool?

5. What happens when Hitler encourages servility among his entourage?

(see the answer key)

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