2. When Paul von Hindenburg dies in August 1934, which office does Hitler assume in addition to that of Chancellor?
(a) President.
(b) Kaiser.
(c) Commander-in-Chief.
(d) Fuehrer.

3. What type of expensive medical care does Eva require in 1934?
(a) Open-heart surgery.
(b) Dental work.
(c) In-patient mental care.
(d) A liver transplant.

4. Klemperer mistakenly believes the Night of the Long Knives demonstrates what?
(a) His theory of German character is incorrect.
(b) The extent of Hitler's paranoia.
(c) The essential strength of Hitler's government.
(d) The essential weakness of Hitler's government.

5. In which town have the Klemperers purchased an empty lot?
(a) Strausberg.
(b) Stettin.
(c) Dölzschen.
(d) Stuttgart.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what German city is the Klemperers' apartment located?

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

3. Toward the end of 1935, ______________ of food and various other materials become common.

4. What did groups against whom the Nazis discriminated, if they had wealth or internationally desirable skills, do?

5. When was Victor born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the significance of the Sturmateilung (SA), the members of which were the primary target of Hitler during the "Night of the Long Knives"?

2. To what does Klemperer compare the politicized and specialized language of the Third Reich?

3. As a university professor, what relationship does Klemperer notice developing between Nazi politics and ideology?

4. Toward the end of the year, as the Abyssinian War breaks out in Italy and Jehovah's Witnesses begin being persecuted, Klemperer wonders how long the Hitler government can last. What is the conclusion he comes to?

5. When Klemperer is let go from his job, his pension is cut and he complains about the reduced pay. What will he eventually think of his pensioned status, and why?

6. In 1933, how does Klemperer find the German political situation?

7. In a July diary entry, what does Klemperer wonder about himself?

8. What does Klemperer note seems to be happening with the politicized and specialized language of the Third Reich during 1935?

9. Why does Klemperer learn to type in 1935?

10. Upon what--and for what reason--is the lawsuit between Klemperer and his publisher based?

(see the answer keys)

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