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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '1938'.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What makes Klemperer break off all contact with the Wieghardts?
(a) Their political views.
(b) They become members of the Nazi party.
(c) Their criticism of his driving skills.
(d) Their criticism of his political views.

3. Which tragedy does Klemperer believe reflects poorly on Hitler's government?
(a) The Black Famine.
(b) The sinking of the Bismarck.
(c) The crashing of the Hindenburg.
(d) The natural gas explosion in New London, Texas.

4. From what does Klemperer's youngest sister, Wally Sussman, die?
(a) A stroke.
(b) Old age.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Cancer.

5. How do the Klemperers mitigate maintenance costs?
(a) The Klemperers neglect all but the most major mechanical needs.
(b) The Klemperers' neighbor, who is a mechanic, does most of the work on their car.
(c) Victor serves as an amateur mechanic.
(d) Eva serves as an amateur mechanic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One of Victor's entries makes note of the establishment of which automaker's factory?

3. When was Eva born?

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

5. What does Klemperer report about his wife, Eva's, health?

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