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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 14-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hitler surround himself with "flawed" men?
(a) To feel normal.
(b) To test his knowledge.
(c) To better understand the common man.
(d) To feel superior.

2. Speer goes beyond Hitler's "megalomaniacal notions" in planning urban renewal with a free hand and rescues two international events after the original designers offend Hitler's aesthetics. What are these two events?
(a) The Olympic Stadium and the pavilion at the Paris World's Fair.
(b) The Government Buildings and the pavilion at the Paris World's Fair.
(c) The Government Buildings and the pavilion at the St. Louis World's Fair.
(d) The Olympic Stadium and the pavilion at the St. Louis World's Fair.

3. Speer warns that victory must come _______________.
(a) Quickly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Now.
(d) Steadily.

4. When does Speer work for the Reich?
(a) Late at night.
(b) As an old man.
(c) In the morning.
(d) Day and night.

5. What develops Speer's self-discipline and joy in taking common action?
(a) Joining a rowing association.
(b) Joining the military.
(c) Joining the football team.
(d) Joining the choir.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Goebbels and Goering counseling peace, Hitler rapidly conquers what two countries?

2. About what is Hitler careful?

3. Seeing his forces encircled at Stalingrad, Hitler forbids what?

4. When Hitler first meets Margarete at an official reception, he predicts that her husband will erect buildings unseen in how many years?

5. Chapter 6, "The Greatest Assignment," opens with Hitler choosing to ally with Italy over ____________ and seizing the Rhineland while still lacking an army or air force.

(see the answer key)

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