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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "Operation Citadel" opens, Speer convinces Hitler to spare who to serve as armaments laborers?
(a) Russian prisoners.
(b) French prisoners.
(c) British prisoners.
(d) Polish prisoners.

2. When winter closes in on the Russian front, the Soviets destroy what, leaving the Germans unable to resupply themselves?
(a) Roads.
(b) The railroad system.
(c) Buses.
(d) Planes.

3. Hitler is mistrustful but can be swayed by whom?
(a) Only those in his inner circle.
(b) Those skilled in manipulation.
(c) His mother.
(d) Speer.

4. When Speer champions neglected nuclear research, Goering is again put in charge, but Hitler fails to grasp the potential of fission--"Jewish physics"--and instead concentrates on the ____________ rockets, which Speer considers a "misguided project."
(a) Monopropellant.
(b) Solid.
(c) Hybrid.
(d) Peenemünde.

5. Speer is disappointed by the mere ___________ "art tour" of Paris that suffices Hitler for life.
(a) Five-hour.
(b) Four-hour.
(c) Three-hour.
(d) Two-hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Speer about Hitler?

2. When the Cabinet agrees to put all war production under Speer's control, what does Bormann do?

3. For what does Hitler know he is destined?

4. Germany's prestige rises during what?

5. Speer's plan of __________________ uses committees to allocate supplies and oversee weapons design.

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