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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Klemperer expect in the wake of the assassination attempt that does not seem to materialize?
(a) Additional anti-Jew laws.
(b) Deportation to concentration camps.
(c) Forced relocation to ghettos.
(d) Immediate anti-Semitic reprisals.

2. As bombardment in western Germany becomes more fierce, refugees from that region begin to move:
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) North.

3. In November 1939, an unsuccessful attempt is made to assassinate:
(a) Hitler.
(b) Rommel.
(c) Göring.
(d) Himmler.

4. In the middle of 1938, Jews are required to make their name 'Jewish' for easy identification. What does Victor begin calling himself in order to comply with this requirement?
(a) Victor-Jude.
(b) Victor-Israel.
(c) Jude-Victor.
(d) Israel-Victor.

5. Some bombings are particularly devastating to Berlin and:
(a) Nuremberg.
(b) Strausberg.
(c) Hamburg.
(d) Bonn.

6. Klemperer notes with surprise that many troops are being sent to:
(a) The south.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) The west.
(d) The east.

7. When Klemperer applies to the American Consulate in Berlin, what number is he given when he is assigned to the immigrant waiting list?
(a) 52.469.
(b) 56,249.
(c) 52,649.
(d) 56,429.

8. For most of 1937, Klemperer finds himself believing that most Germans have always been somewhat ____________.
(a) Nationalistic.
(b) Pan-European.
(c) Isolationist.
(d) Anti-Semitic.

9. While in Berlin, Klemperer learns that anti-government elements frequently copy thousands of subversive or censored handbills _______________ and distribute them secretly.
(a) On underground printing presses.
(b) At printing companies in neutral countries.
(c) In the United States.
(d) By hand.

10. What U.S. town does Georg emigrate to?
(a) New Philadelphia.
(b) Newtonville.
(c) Newville.
(d) Greenville.

11. In October 1938, when Victor becomes ill, why can't he obtain medical attention?
(a) Because he has no insurance.
(b) Because he has no money.
(c) Because he is in a mixed-race marriage.
(d) Because he is a Jew.

12. Jewish bank accounts are _____________ and ready cash is seized.
(a) Listed in the official party newspaper.
(b) Divided among heirs.
(c) Frozen.
(d) Signed over to the Palestinian government.

13. Most of the Jews in the ghetto consider an amphibious landing in England:
(a) Completely impossible.
(b) The only way to end the war.
(c) Absolutely possible.
(d) A huge risk, but worth the attempt.

14. What U.S. town does Betty emigrate to?
(a) Toledo.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Greenville.
(d) Newtonville.

15. In his entries of 1938, what health problem does Victor fret about?
(a) Eva's anxiety.
(b) Eva's teeth.
(c) His heart condition.
(d) His eyesight.

Short Answer Questions

1. During 1940, so-called mixed-race Jews, who were previously allowed in the military, are:

2. Which major World War II battle begins in 1940?

3. By the middle of 1937, Victor and Eva are taking long country drives for what purpose?

4. What makes food and commercial items increasingly difficult to obtain as 1939 progresses?

5. In 1938, Germany annexes __________ in a non-violent political victory known today as the Anschluss.

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