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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 destroyed and the university receives no compensation.
(c) They are destroyed and the authors are arrested for treason.
(d) They are heavily censored and then returned to the university.

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

3. What type of marriages are prohibited?
(a) International.
(b) Inter-faith.
(c) Inter-racial.
(d) Anything other than civil marriages.

4. For what reason was Klemperer discharged from the army?
(a) He was discharged for medical reasons.
(b) He was dishonorably discharged.
(c) He deserted.
(d) He was discharged because his enlistment period had expired.

5. What does Klemperer begin to question as 1933 progresses?
(a) His ability to be considered a Protestant.
(b) His theory of national characteristics.
(c) His ability to keep his job.
(d) His ability to remain in Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Paul von Hindenburg dies in August 1934, which office does Hitler assume in addition to that of Chancellor?

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

3. ___________ worries consume Klemperer in nearly every diary entry of 1936.

4. In February, what accident are the Klemperers witness to?

5. What makes Klemperer break off all contact with the Wieghardts?

Short Essay Questions

1. During World War I, where did Victor Klemperer serve during combat?

2. As 1933 progresses, on what level and how frequently are Jewish-supplied goods and services boycotted?

3. Why do the Klemperers appear to be hypochondriacs?

4. What were one of the requirements of Palestine's immigration policies that made it difficult for Jews to emigrate there?

5. 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"?

6. Why does Klemperer learn to type in 1935?

7. In mid-May 1936, what change does Klemperer make in his diary?

8. 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?

9. Klemperer is amazed that many Jews accept the Nazis. What does he say that Jews' overall belief is regarding what life will be like once the Nazis' anti-Semitic program is fully established?

10. When Georg, Victor Klemperer's brother, sends him money to emigrate, Victor decides not to. Why?

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