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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which war did Klemperer serve in the German armed forces?
(a) Franco-Prussian War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The German Revolution.
(d) World War I.

2. 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.

3. The government uses various ________ methods to harass Jews and other so-called undesirables.
(a) Subtle.
(b) Obvious.
(c) Political.
(d) Social.

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

5. What does Klemperer risk for avoiding giving the Nazi salute during class?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Torture.
(c) Loss of employment.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What opinion does Klemperer say most of his Aryan friends and associates have of the Nazis?

2. How does the Nazi party come to power in January 1933?

3. What type of medical treatments does Eva undergo?

4. In what month does Klemperer receive a planned termination notice?

5. Why does Klemperer receive a reduced-rate retirement payment?

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