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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. When the police search the Klemperers' home in November, what besides books is taken?

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

3. When the Klemperers take their second eight-day automobile vacation later in 1937 where do they go?

4. Most of the Jews in the ghetto consider an amphibious landing in England:

5. What U.S. town does Betty emigrate to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. As 1938 progresses, what form of resistance against the Nazis is occasionally reported?

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

5. The return of what German legion, according to Klemperer, is celebrated in June 1939?

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

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

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

9. Early in 1939, on what book does Klemperer begin to work in earnest?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Could Victor Klemperer's incorrect analysis of 1934's political events, in particular his incorrect predictions concerning these events' consequences for Hitler, be an indication that Klemperer was in denial about what was happening to Germany, to Jews, and ultimately to himself? Compare and contrast Klemperer's analysis with the events' actual effect on the power of Hitler and the Nazis over Germany in order to support your opinion. Back up your arguments with citations from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Eva's reported physical activity level with Klemperer's portrayal of her as a near-invalid, and then analyze what might have been the reasons for this discrepancy. Back up your arguments with examples from the text.

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