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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. One of Victor's entries makes note of the establishment of which automaker's factory?

2. Credible rumors circulate that Jews in occupied __________ are treated very severely.

3. What makes food and commercial items increasingly difficult to obtain as 1939 progresses?

4. 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?

5. In 1938, _____________ is partitioned and Germany claims a huge part of the country.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In what part of 1940 does the expansion in scope of the war become particularly marked?

3. In 1937, Klemperer, as always, worried about money. Despite his worry, what does he realize?

4. During a trip to Berlin, what does Klemperer learn that encourages him?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What country's civil war is still ongoing throughout 1937?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose any three of the discriminatory actions legalized by the passage of the Nuremberg Laws of Citizenship and Race and write an essay that analyzes and explains the effect each of the actions that you chose. Explain the effects upon the Jews as well as on non-Jews and the Nazi Party. Use the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

In a July 1936 diary entry, Klemperer wonders, "What was I, what am I?" (p. 175). Supporting your arguments from the text, analyze Klemperer's statement and then answer it for him.

Essay Topic 3

In 1936, Klemperer expresses the opinion that the outcome of the Spanish Civil War will signal the future of the Nazi government. Was he correct? Compare and contrast the outcome of the Spanish Civil War to the fate of the Nazi government, and use the text as backup for your opinion.

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