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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the "Night of the Long Knives" referred to as by Klemperer?

3. What is the political orientation of the few newspapers that publish 'real' news?

4. Klemperer's wife, Eva, is _____________.

5. Throughout 1934, many Jews _________ Palestine.

Short Essay Questions

1. In pondering the nature of fate, to what does Klemperer compare life?

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

3. Why does Klemperer learn to type in 1935?

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

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

6. 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?

7. What happens to Nazism in Germany during 1934, according to Klemperer?

8. In 1933, what kind of news fills the mainstream papers in Germany?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and explain why the conquest of Poland in 1939 caused Klemperer to lose all hope of a rapid German defeat. Use the text to back up your statements.

Essay Topic 2

As the time of his release from prison drew near, Klemperer became very fearful, wondering whether he would be released as promised. Analyze and explain whether or not his fears were valid, as well as what might have happened to him if the police had decided not to release him. Support your arguments with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Klemperer's belief that an amphibious landing in England is impossible with the successful amphibious landings on D-Day. Use the text to support your arguments.

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