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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Gleichschaltung's translation?
(a) People.
(b) Change.
(c) Coordination.
(d) Redistribution.

2. When did Franklin D. Roosevelt contact William E. Dodd in Chapter 2?
(a) June 8.
(b) June 18.
(c) June 12.
(d) June 28.

3. How old was Joseph Schachno at the start of the Introduction?
(a) 35.
(b) 32.
(c) 24.
(d) 31.

4. Why did the house become a gathering place for the diplomatic community?
(a) It was viewed as a dangerous place.
(b) It was viewed as a place where parties happened.
(c) It was viewed as a place of free expression.
(d) It was viewed as a place of free health care

5. What were the Storm Troopers part of?
(a) The Gestapo.
(b) The Reich Police.
(c) The SS.
(d) The SAS.

6. How was William E. Dodd allowed to help the Jews?
(a) Unofficially or on a personal basis.
(b) With the personal support of the White House.
(c) Never in any capacity.
(d) With the support of the State Department.

7. How did Martha see Hitler according to Chapter 5?
(a) A charismatic man.
(b) A dangerous man.
(c) As a clown.
(d) A normal leader.

8. What was William E. Dodd urged to tell Hitler?
(a) That public opinion had turned against him.
(b) That the Jews of Germany supported the government.
(c) That Russia didn't want war.
(d) That Germany will not accept interference from the U.S.

9. How many children did William E. Dodd have?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

10. When was Chapter 1 taking place?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1933.

11. When did Frederic M. Sackett leave his post as U.S. Ambassador in Germany?
(a) May1933.
(b) March 1933.
(c) April 1933.
(d) June1933.

12. What was the brand of the car of the new ambassador?
(a) A Ford.
(b) A Chevrolet.
(c) An Edsel.
(d) A Buick.

13. What was crucial for William E. Dodd to do in Germany according to Chapter 4?
(a) Prevent Hitler from killing Hindenburg.
(b) Prevent Hitler from persecuting the Jews.
(c) Prevent a moratorium by Germany on its debt.
(d) Prevent Hitler from building an army.

14. Where did Fritz Haber flee to?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) England.

15. Who did William E. Dodd often talk to on board the ship to Germany?
(a) Rudolf Hess.
(b) Rabbi Wise.
(c) Marius Kovarin.
(d) Rabbi Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Franklin D Roosevelt sworn in as President?

2. What did Konstantin Neurath think he could do?

3. What was George S. Messersmith's campaign?

4. What clause precluded the Jews from taking government jobs?

5. What law did Hitler's cabinet enact the day Dodd took office?

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