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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. Ruthless Martin Bormann is master of the mountain. Does anyone sense his threat?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, everyone.
(c) Yes, Speer.
(d) Yes, Hitler.

2. When winter closes in on the Russian front, the Soviets destroy what, leaving the Germans unable to resupply themselves?
(a) Planes.
(b) The railroad system.
(c) Roads.
(d) Buses.

3. 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 put Speer in control of the whole war economy.
(b) They treat Speer as a gentleman.
(c) They leave Milch alone.
(d) They ignore Speer.

4. Himmler offers who to make bricks and quarry granite?
(a) His SS men.
(b) German civilians.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Prison and concentration camp workers.

5. Hitler is mistrustful but can be swayed by whom?
(a) Speer.
(b) Only those in his inner circle.
(c) His mother.
(d) Those skilled in manipulation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Bormann, Keitel, and Lammers form to insulate Hitler from others?

2. Hitler hints at aims for a great Germanic Reich stretching from ______________.

3. Why does Goering have Speer design a new Air Ministry?

4. What amazes Speer about Hitler?

5. The blossoming of Speer's career follows ___________ of Ernst Roehm.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Speer do with 130 searchlights?

2. What leads to Speer's becoming the young man destined to design Hitler's legacy?

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

4. What comment does Hitler make about Berlin, compared to Paris?

5. Describe Adolf Hitler Platz.

6. What does Goering have Speer design? Why? Describe this building project.

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

8. What is interaction like at Obersalzberg?

9. With whom does Hitler surround himself? How does he act around these people?

10. What does Hitler appreciate about Speer? How does this lead to work for Speer?

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