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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '1941'.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what month of 1939 are the Klemperers notified that, beginning April 1940, their house will be rented to an Aryan?
(a) September.
(b) April.
(c) December.
(d) November.

3. In 1940, Jews were asked to begin wearing a yellow armband. In mid-1941, however, they were required, without exception, to wear it:
(a) Whenever they went to the grocery store.
(b) Whenever they went to seee the doctor.
(c) Whenever they went to synagogue.
(d) Whenever they went into public, for whatever reason.

4. What is the political orientation of the few newspapers that publish 'real' news?
(a) Moderate.
(b) Right.
(c) Left.
(d) Prime-Time.

5. How much of Klemperer's income goes to taxes?
(a) Over a quarter.
(b) Half.
(c) Over half.
(d) Over three-quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1935, how are Catholics, Communists, and Jews who are still employed removed from their jobs?

2. What about the Nazis' peculiar use of language especially stands out to Victor Klemperer?

3. What type of expensive medical care does Eva require in 1934?

4. By the end of 1940, clothing has become so scarce that:

5. As bombardment in western Germany becomes more fierce, refugees from that region begin to move:

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