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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '1939'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What U.S. town does Georg emigrate to?
(a) Newville.
(b) New Philadelphia.
(c) Greenville.
(d) Newtonville.

2. Which local German official begins a program of harassment against the Jews that results in fines levied against the Klemperers for things such as weeds in their yard?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The city manager.
(c) The police chief.
(d) The mayor.

3. Jewish bank accounts are _____________ and ready cash is seized.
(a) Frozen.
(b) Signed over to the Palestinian government.
(c) Divided among heirs.
(d) Listed in the official party newspaper.

4. In his entries of 1939, Victor Klemperer spends some time pondering the relationship between Jews and:
(a) Other European nations.
(b) The Vatican.
(c) The historic German nation.
(d) Protestants.

5. Hitler proclaims compulsory ______________.
(a) Work camps.
(b) Indoctrination classes.
(c) Military service.
(d) Church attendance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes food and commercial items increasingly difficult to obtain as 1939 progresses?

2. As the Nazification of Germany continues in 1935, what is altered to the ancient German names?

3. Which two countries enter the war in 1939, along with Poland?

4. What piece of office equipment does Victor learn to use in 1935?

5. In February, what accident are the Klemperers witness to?

(see the answer key)

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