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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. Who becomes too much for Hitler and ends some of his enjoyment?

2. Speer's plan of __________________ uses committees to allocate supplies and oversee weapons design.

3. Through a detailed model of Berlin, Hitler loves to "enter his avenue" to do what?

4. Opting out of a flight to Berlin, Speer survives the crash that kills who?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about 1934 for Speer?

2. What does Speer learn about Hitler, when he becomes part of Hitler's inner circle?

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

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

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

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

7. What are Speer's plans for the Armaments Ministry? What do others think of his plans?

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

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

10. What is interaction like at Obersalzberg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Speer builds grand halls and salons to impress on dignitaries that Hitler is "one of the greatest men in history."

Part 1) Why does Speer do this? Does he believe Hitler is "one of the greatest men in history?" Why or why not?

Part 2) Why might these grand halls and salons give dignitaries the impression that Hitler is a great man?

Part 3) What does Speer think of these grand structures at the time he builds them? How does he feel about these structures later in life? Why?

Part 4) How might these structures be viewed today? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Hitler closes his mind as the crisis deepens.

Part 1) Why does he do this? How does this reinforce his character? How does this affect his ability to make good decisions?

Part 2) Could a German victory have occurred if Hitler had not reacted this way in moments of Crisis? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do you react in times of crisis? How does this affect your ability to make decisions?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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