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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, Chapters 33-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What amazes Speer about Hitler?
(a) How odd he is.
(b) How he squanders time.
(c) How intelligent he is.
(d) How talented he is.

2. Doenitz opposes any more offensive measures but wants what?
(a) To stop refugees from reaching the West.
(b) To expedite refugees reaching the West.
(c) To slow refugees reaching the West.
(d) To help the Allies.

3. After a trip to Paris and several weeks in spartan conditions in Chesnay, Speer and the others are trucked back to where?
(a) Manzanares Castle.
(b) Tratzberg Castle.
(c) Kransberg Castle.
(d) Goldgasse Castle.

4. Hitler rejects innovation and never understands what is crucial?
(a) Adequate facilities.
(b) Adequate spare parts.
(c) Recycled metal parts.
(d) Intelligent machinists.

5. Hitler grows increasingly ____________ after the autumn of 1942 as his entourage convinces him that he has superhuman powers.
(a) Unsure.
(b) Stubborn.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Speer resorts to lies and deception for what reason?

2. Why does Speer build grand halls and salons?

3. Ley and Himmler both challenge Speer's authority at Peenemünde during what?

4. What develops Speer's self-discipline and joy in taking common action?

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.

(see the answer key)

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