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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '1936'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1935, how are Catholics, Communists, and Jews who are still employed removed from their jobs?
(a) They are asked to resign.
(b) They are fired.
(c) They are offered buyout packages.
(d) They are arrested.

2. What happens to the books that the university library has to surrender to the authorities when said books are deemed to have failed censorship or not be fit for the average person?
(a) They are heavily censored and the authors are forced into Nazi re-education classes.
(b) They are heavily censored and then returned to the university.
(c) They are destroyed and the university receives no compensation.
(d) They are destroyed and the authors are arrested for treason.

3. What piece of office equipment does Victor learn to use in 1935?
(a) A mimeograph machine.
(b) A transcription machine.
(c) A telegraph.
(d) A typewriter.

4. What puts Palestine beyond the reach of many?
(a) It does not accept European Jews.
(b) It requires immigrants to convert to Islam.
(c) It requires immigrants to demonstrate considerable financial net worth.
(d) It requires immigrants to financially destitute themselves in order to apply for residence.

5. What health condition(s) do both Klemperers appear to have?
(a) Hypertension.
(b) Depression and hypochondria.
(c) Anxiety and diabetes.
(d) Malnourishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What race was Helene Meyer, who won the silver medal in fencing for Germany?

2. Eva and Victor are between what ages, respectively, during 1933?

3. What does Klemperer believe will defeat the Nazis' anti-Semitism?

4. Along with his strongest recommendations to flee Germany, what does Georg give Victor and Eva Klemperer?

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

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