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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new façade of Hitler's headquarters expresses what?

2. When winter closes in on the Russian front, the Soviets destroy what, leaving the Germans unable to resupply themselves?

3. With Goebbels and Goering counseling peace, Hitler rapidly conquers what two countries?

4. Speer takes technical experts to "Fuehrer conferences" for what reason?

5. Germany's prestige rises during what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hitler rapidly conquer Poland and France?

2. Describe the massive building projects Hitler desires when Germany's prestige rises during the Berlin Olympic Games.

3. Describe Adolf Hitler Platz.

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

5. Give examples of Speer's work in 1934 which shows his career blossoming.

6. What is taking place in Speer's life when he is called to rebuild the Berlin district headquarters? Why might this be?

7. Why is it surprising that Speer joined the Party?

8. Describe the beginning of Speer's time as head of the Armaments Ministry.

9. What is the "Committee of Three?"

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Speer is tried at Nuremberg.

Part 1) Describe the Nuremberg Trials as a whole, as well as Speer's own trial.

Part 2) How does Speer behave during these trials? Why does he behave this way? How does his behavior affect the outcome of his trial? How do these trials affect Speer? Why?

Part 3) How have these experiences with the Nazi Party affected Speer's life as a whole? How is he permanently changed by these experiences?

Part 4) Describe an experience that has affected you. How has it affected you? How does it influence you today?

Essay Topic 2

Speer feels the fallen rulers must accept collective guilt.

Part 1) Why does he believe this? How does this support what is known about his character?

Part 2) How do the others feel about taking responsibility for their actions? Why? Do they believe they are guilty? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does this help him at all during the Nuremberg trials? Why or why not? How does this guilt affect him for the rest of his life? Why does it affect him?

Essay Topic 3

Hitler is sure of victory after exterminating every traitor.

Part 1) How does he come to believe this? How does he attempt to follow through with this belief? How is Speer saved from this?

Part 2) If he could have exterminated every traitor, could he have been victorious? Why or why not? What does this belief reveal about Hitler?

Part 3) What could Hitler have done to be victorious? Use the text to support your response.

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