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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 is the purpose of the yellow sign that the government puts on Klemperer's fence corners?
(a) It announces that the property is for sale.
(b) It announces that the property is under construction.
(c) It announces that the property belongs to a Jew.
(d) It announces that the property belongs to a mixed-race couple.

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

3. What does nearly every Jew remaining in Germany, including the Klemperers, try to do in response to the rumors of ghettos?
(a) Hide in neighbors' attics and basements.
(b) Kill themselves.
(c) Emigrate.
(d) Join the resistance.

4. Which two countries enter the war in 1939, along with Poland?
(a) Italy and Switzerland.
(b) England and France.
(c) Albania and Turkey.
(d) France and Italy.

5. 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) Jude-Victor.
(b) Israel-Victor.
(c) Victor-Israel.
(d) Victor-Jude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other means of saving money does Victor consider but ultimately discard as unworkable?

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

3. Which concentration camp does Victor report hearing rumors of?

4. In his entries of 1939, Victor Klemperer spends some time pondering the relationship between Jews and:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Nazi regime imposes a 'billion-Mark' fine on Jewish citizens in 1938?

2. Some of Klemperer's diary entries after his move to the ghetto note appreciation for the smallest things in life. What are some examples of small things for which Klemperer expresses his appreciation?

3. When the Nazis renovate or make improvements the property they seized from Victor Klemperer, to whom do they send the bill?

4. As Klemperer fights a daily battle with fear, what is one of the frequent thoughts that he says run through his head?

5. In 1939, what does Klemperer say the purpose of his diary is?

6. In October 1938, Klemperer falls ill and makes a trip to Berlin. Why does he make this trip, and why is it dangerous?

7. In 1938, the Klemperers make a surprise visit to Grete on her birthday. During this visit, what or who do Grete and Victor reminisce about?

8. What brings Klemperer to believe that most Germans have always been, somewhat, anti-Semitic.

9. In 1937, what is the conclusion that Klemperer draws about Hitler and the resilience of the Nazis?

10. As 1940 progresses, which continent becomes entirely involved in World War II?

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