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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. Which tragedy does Klemperer believe reflects poorly on Hitler's government?
(a) The Black Famine.
(b) The crashing of the Hindenburg.
(c) The sinking of the Bismarck.
(d) The natural gas explosion in New London, Texas.

2. By 1940, war _________ commonplace.
(a) Talk is.
(b) Crimes are.
(c) Profiteering is.
(d) Related viruses are.

3. 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) 52,649.
(c) 56,249.
(d) 56,429.

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

5. During 1940, so-called mixed-race Jews, who were previously allowed in the military, are:
(a) Sent to the ghettos.
(b) Excluded and treated as Jews.
(c) Granted amnesty and given non-Jewish surnames.
(d) Sent to the concentration camps.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1937, on which book does Klemperer continue to work?

2. Which group does Klemperer say is the object of virulent Nazi messages in 1937?

3. 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?

4. What does nearly every Jew remaining in Germany, including the Klemperers, try to do in response to the rumors of ghettos?

5. What does Klemperer expect in the wake of the assassination attempt that does not seem to materialize?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Klemperer says that during 1940 the black market flourishes and that war profiteering is commonplace. What does this mean in terms of day-to-day personal and business transactions?

3. 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?

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

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

6. What November 1938 event forced even those Jews who were most resolutely in denial (among them Klemperer) to finally come to terms with the genocidal hatred of Hitler?

7. After making inquiries into emigration during 1939, what does Klemperer conclude about his efforts to leave Germany?

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

9. 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?

10. In what month of 1940 does the Nazi party take control of the Klemperers' house and evict them?

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