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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. Why does Grobke take Victor to meet his daughter and grandchildren?
(a) He wants Victor to eat dinner with him.
(b) He plans to offer Victor a bribe.
(c) He wants Victor to see a typical German family.
(d) Hitler told him to do so.

2. According to Roon, how long did Hitler serve as a soldier?
(a) One year.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Four years.

3. Where does Victor visit Digger Brown?
(a) At the White House.
(b) At his home.
(c) In a bar.
(d) Aboard a battleship.

4. Why do the Germans agree to a two-hour cease fire?
(a) To celebrate Christmas.
(b) To allow neutrals to leave Poland.
(c) To allow the Jews to leave Poland.
(d) To allow Victor to meet with Hitler in peace.

5. What does Leslie Slote fear Bryan will tell Victor about his behavior in Poland?
(a) He hit Natalie.
(b) He stole money.
(c) He turned in Hartley.
(d) He is a coward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Congressman Lacouture?

2. While in Italy, who warns Byron that the Germans are approaching?

3. How does Victor anger the waiter serving him when the fall of Warsaw is announced?

4. Which country first promises military help to Poland?

5. Who does Madeline live with while Victor is in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. What technology does Digger Brown show Victor?

2. Why does Leslie Slote advise Natalie against traveling to Warsaw?

3. What does Victor mean when he tells Warren that Byron will "crawl out of the rubble with someone's gold watch"?

4. What is the purpose of the book, "World Empire Lost"?

5. What quandary does Victor have about accepting his assignment to Berlin?

6. Why do Natalie and Byron travel to Italy?

7. What do Rhoda and Hitler discuss?

8. Describe Victor and Rhoda's first voyage to Berlin.

9. How do Victor, Rhoda, Byron and Palmer offend a German waiter?

10. What belief does Armin von Roon have about England's military ability?

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