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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. What is the purpose of the yellow sign that the government puts on Klemperer's fence corners?

3. Which of Victor's relatives dies in October 1937?

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

5. What dominates much of Victor's diary entries for 1939?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On page 130 of I Will Bear Witness, Klemperer quotes his dentist as saying that the Nazis "have broken their word to everyone, except to the Jews." Explain why this statement is either correct or incorrect, using the text as proof.

Essay Topic 2

In his 1937 diary entries, Klemperer spends a great deal of time pondering whether the virulent anti-Semitism embodied in Hitler is abnormal or if it is inherent to the national German psyche. Analyze, explore, and demonstrate which of the two options is correct, using the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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