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Mein Kampf Trivia Quiz

This biography, dictated from Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Germany, to University student Rudolf Hess, is full of ramblings and repetitions. Let's see if you know what the English translated version contained.

A multiple-choice quiz by Priscilla9. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Priscilla9

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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229,832

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hitler wrote this book while in prison for taking part in the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923. He was sentenced to five years in prison. What does "Mein Kampf" mean in German? Hint

My Punishment

My Life and Work

My Struggle

My Life as a German Soldier

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to Hitler, what political part of Germany were the Jews controlling? Hint

Nazi Party

Liberal Party

National Socialist Party

German Social Democrat Party

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states the following: "The external security of a people is largely determined by the size of its territory."

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was Adolf Hitler when he found out the German government had surrendered World War 1? Hint

At home, watching the television

In a hospital recovering from a chlorine gas attack

Writing "Mein Kampf"

Getting ready for invasion of France

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who proposed to Adolf Hitler that he should write his autobiography in prison? Hint

Max Amnan, his business manager

Rudolf Hess, a University student

Emile Maurice, his chauffeur

Hitler himself

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Question 6 of 10

6. What university did Rudolf Hess attend? Hint

Anne of Cleves University

Hans Scholl University

Willi Graf University

Munich University

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the German word "lebensraum" mean? Hint

genocide

theft

invasion

living space

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to Hitler, the fact that Jews had large roles in Germany's democratic society was good for the world.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did Adolf Hitler describe his stay in prison? Hint

"worst experience of my life."

"a hard stay, with no one to talk to."

"free education at the state's expense."

"I wish I could go back."

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Question 10 of 10

10. The book was originally entitled "Four Years of Struggle against Lies, Stupidity, and Cowardice".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hitler wrote this book while in prison for taking part in the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923. He was sentenced to five years in prison. What does "Mein Kampf" mean in German?

Answer: My Struggle

Hitler was inspired to write this biography after reading Henry Ford's "My Life and Work", and "The International Jew". Here, Hitler found that American car-manufacturer thought there was a Jewish conspiracy to take over the world.

2. According to Hitler, what political part of Germany were the Jews controlling?

Answer: German Social Democrat Party

At the time of his book, the population of Jews in Germany was 1%.He said that the Jews were responsible for losing the first World War. He also blamed things he didn't like on Jews, such as modern art.

3. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states the following: "The external security of a people is largely determined by the size of its territory."

Answer: True

This shows that Hitler wanted to gain more land. To gain more land, he would have to take over someone else's.

4. Where was Adolf Hitler when he found out the German government had surrendered World War 1?

Answer: In a hospital recovering from a chlorine gas attack

"Everything went black before my eyes; I tottered and groped my way back to the ward, threw myself on my bunk, and dug my burning head into my blanket and pillow. So it had all been in vain. In vain all the sacrifices and privations; in vain the hours in which, with mortal fear clutching at our hearts, we nevertheless did our duty; in vain the death of two million who died."

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/GERmein.htm

5. Who proposed to Adolf Hitler that he should write his autobiography in prison?

Answer: Max Amnan, his business manager

At first, Hitler did not want to write it, since he wasn't very good at writing. He eventually dictated it to Rudolf Hess.

6. What university did Rudolf Hess attend?

Answer: Munich University

At first, Hitler had his chauffeur, Emile Maurice, write the book. This person was eventually replaced by Hess.

7. What does the German word "lebensraum" mean?

Answer: living space

In the book, Hitler promised that if he won power he would take over some Russian land so that Germans would have more living space.

8. According to Hitler, the fact that Jews had large roles in Germany's democratic society was good for the world.

Answer: False

He actually thought that it was an argument against democratic society. He also believed that "no boy or girl must leave school without having attained a clear insight into the meaning of racial purity and the importance of maintaining the racial blood unadulterated."

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/GERmein.htm

9. How did Adolf Hitler describe his stay in prison?

Answer: "free education at the state's expense."

Hitler had a fairly easy stay in prison. He was allowed to wear his own clothes, and have visitors whenever he wanted.

10. The book was originally entitled "Four Years of Struggle against Lies, Stupidity, and Cowardice".

Answer: True

This title was too long, and the publisher reduced it to "Mein Kampf".

Source: Author Priscilla9

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