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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '1935'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to Klemperer's theory of the essential character of the German nation?
(a) He has nearly abandoned it.
(b) He has entirely abandoned it.
(c) He is seriously doubting it.
(d) He is holding tighter to it than ever.

2. What does Klemperer begin to question as 1933 progresses?
(a) His ability to be considered a Protestant.
(b) His ability to remain in Germany.
(c) His theory of national characteristics.
(d) His ability to keep his job.

3. When Paul von Hindenburg dies in August 1934, which office does Hitler assume in addition to that of Chancellor?
(a) Commander-in-Chief.
(b) Fuehrer.
(c) President.
(d) Kaiser.

4. How does Victor Klemperer respond to his brother's advice after considering it?
(a) He declines to emigrate.
(b) He emigrates immediately.
(c) He decides to emigrate if the Nazis are still in control in 1936.
(d) He can't make up his mind; he is paralyzed by fear.

5. Victor Klemperer, the diarist, is a ___________ who has converted to _________.
(a) Jew; Catholicism.
(b) Catholic; Judaism.
(c) Jew; Protestantism.
(d) Protestant; Judaism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the truth about the voluntary Nazi political-fund drives?

2. As the Nazification of Germany continues in 1935, what is altered to the ancient German names?

3. During which war did Klemperer serve in the German armed forces?

4. When was Victor born?

5. What was the response to the Nazi party's rise to power, coupled with the poor economic climate of the times?

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