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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Speer read MEIN KAMPF?
(a) The first half.
(b) No.
(c) One page.
(d) Yes.

2. Within six months, production increases without what?
(a) Hitler realizing it.
(b) Hiring more workers.
(c) Speer's assistance.
(d) Raising costs.

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

4. Hitler is unwilling to risk a revolution like ____________.
(a) 1891.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1881.
(d) 1918.

5. When it becomes clear that it has been pre-arranged for Milch to control the whole war economy, Speer appeals to Hitler who demands what?
(a) They ignore Speer.
(b) They leave Milch alone.
(c) They put Speer in control of the whole war economy.
(d) They treat Speer as a gentleman.

6. The new Reichstag would be the world's greatest assembly hall but has no ___________.
(a) Windows.
(b) Legislative function.
(c) Living quarters.
(d) Eating quarters.

7. How often does Hitler reveal his feelings?
(a) Constantly.
(b) Never.
(c) Often.
(d) Seldom.

8. Why does Speer build grand halls and salons?
(a) To promote his work.
(b) To impress his family.
(c) To impress on dignitaries that Hitler is "one of the greatest men in history."
(d) To impresss Hitler.

9. Speer enters Hitler's inner circle in Berlin and at his mountain retreat at Obersalzberg and meets _____________.
(a) Ernst Roehm.
(b) Goebbels.
(c) Eva Braun.
(d) Martin Bormann.

10. Opting out of a flight to Berlin, Speer survives the crash that kills who?
(a) Milch.
(b) Goering.
(c) Goebbels.
(d) Todt.

11. Why does Hitler surround himself with "flawed" men?
(a) To feel normal.
(b) To better understand the common man.
(c) To test his knowledge.
(d) To feel superior.

12. When was Albert Speer born?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1905.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1900.

13. Speer's plan of __________________ uses committees to allocate supplies and oversee weapons design.
(a) "Industrial strength."
(b) "Industrial self-responsibility."
(c) "Industrial self-respect."
(d) "Industrial clarity."

14. Speer is disappointed by the mere ___________ "art tour" of Paris that suffices Hitler for life.
(a) Two-hour.
(b) Four-hour.
(c) Three-hour.
(d) Five-hour.

15. Speer's suggestion of diverting construction workers gains grudging approval from Hitler, and Todt puts Speer in charge of what?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) The vast Ukraine.
(d) Mongolia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Speer get time to acclimate to the job before a conference with the military and industry convened by Field Marshal Erhard Milch?

2. In the summer of 1939, Hitler menacingly orders the eagle on the dome to clutch in its claws what?

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

4. When does Speer's career blossom?

5. Speer tries not to look like what to the staff?

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