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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Speer does away with piecemeal production, embraces "industrial mass production," and eliminates department chiefs' setting of independent priorities. Some complain of his __________ methods, but Hitler appreciates impulsive genius.
(a) "European."
(b) "American."
(c) "Jewish."
(d) "British."

2. How old is Speer at this point?
(a) 28.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 38.

3. How does Hitler react to Speer's two-sentence speech?
(a) He is angered by it.
(b) He praises it for conciseness.
(c) He is surprised by it.
(d) He is annoyed by it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hitler approves Speer's _______________ for future building.

2. In 1939, Speer guarantees completion of the five-mile core by __________, with the massive cost being spread over many budgets.

3. Speer's suggestion of diverting construction workers gains grudging approval from Hitler, and Todt puts Speer in charge of what?

4. How often does Hitler reveal his feelings?

5. What takes place in 1927?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Speer's Nuremberg building. How does this reflect Hitler's belief about the importance of architecture?

2. What is significant about 1934 for Speer?

3. What leads to Speer being put in charge of the Ukraine?

4. What happens in June of 1942?

5. How does Speer come to run the Armaments Ministry?

6. What does Hitler do with a model of Berlin? What does Speer later realize about this model?

7. Who does Speer take with him to "Fuehrer conferences?" Why?

8. What aspects of Speer's childhood helped to build his character and self-discipline?

9. What is interaction like at Obersalzberg?

10. Describe the new facade of Hitler's headquarters.

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