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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Speer masses 130 searchlights to create the first ____________ and masses striking swastika flags to disguise drab façades.
(a) "Cathedral of light."
(b) "Field of light."
(c) "Dance of light."
(d) "House of light."

4. What creates lasting animosity between Goering and Speer?
(a) Goering arrives too late to absorb Milch's domains.
(b) Goering arrives too late to absorb Goering's domains.
(c) Goering arrives too late to absorb Todt's domains.
(d) Goering arrives too late to absorb Goebbel's domains.

5. What does Hitler appreciate about Speer?
(a) His ability to design large structures.
(b) His ability to complete projects quickly.
(c) His obedience.
(d) His interest in Hitler's life.

6. Hitler hints at aims for a great Germanic Reich stretching from ______________.
(a) Russia to Australia.
(b) Norway to northern Italy.
(c) Iceland to Greece.
(d) China to Spain.

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

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

9. Through a detailed model of Berlin, Hitler loves to "enter his avenue" to do what?
(a) Feel happy.
(b) Make changes.
(c) Evaluate the future effect.
(d) To come up with questions to ask Speer.

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

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

12. 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 Corinthean-influenced.
(b) A Doric-influenced.
(c) An Ionic-influenced.
(d) A Baroque-influenced.

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

14. What do Bormann, Keitel, and Lammers form to insulate Hitler from others?
(a) An "Insulation Team."
(b) A "Protection Committee."
(c) A "Committee of Three."
(d) A "Hitler Fan Club."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Speer grows prosperous but works too much to enjoy what?

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

3. When does Speer's career blossom?

4. What teaches Speer how to adjust to adversity?

5. Speer's Nuremberg building blends _________________________ but on a monumental scale.

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