Adolf Hitler Quiz-8th Grade ELA

How does the section 'World War I' convey meaning in the text?

• It emphasizes how Hitler was once a brave soldier before he became a cruel dictator.

• It shows how Germany was pushed to engage in WWII to win back the respect of other nations.

• It stresses how Hitler's brave participation in WWI is responsible for the large following he gained.

• It shows how Germany's struggle after WWI contributed to people's willingness to follow Hitler and seek revenge on other countries.

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How do the facts and the organizational structure of the text work together to develop the central ideas in the article?

• They prove how powerful Hitler was using chronological sequence.

• They prove how Hitler scared other nations, so they wouldn't interfere using cause and effect.

• They prove how Hitler eliminated people he found unworthy to live in Germany using problem and solution.

• They prove how Hitler played an important role during the World Wars using comparisons to other dictators.

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Which detail from the text contrasts the development of the central ideas that Hitler was a leader with racist beliefs and he knew how to persuade others to get what he wanted?

• “He applied to art school for painting twice but was rejected both times.” (paragraph 3)

• “He used mob psychology to whip the audience into a frenzy of patriotism.” (paragraph 7)

• “He captured the crowds’ spirit, blaming minority groups for economic troubles and the loss of the war.”(paragraph 7)

• “As Chancellor, Hitler used unethical and sometimes violent tactics to gain support within the government and increase his own power.” (paragraph 10)

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What does the phrase ‘whip the audience into a frenzy’ mean as it is used within the sentence?

• to make someone upset

• to be worried and fearful

• to be in a state of excitement

• to make something move quickly

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How could the use of the chart and caption convey meaning in the text?

• It provides a rationale for why Hitler wanted to single out and identify people of Jewish descent.

• It explains what Hitler’s troops based their reasoning on for who would be brought back to the concentration camps.

• It contrasts Hitler’s views that white, blond Germans (“Aryans”) were genetically superior to anyone else.

• It illustrates the domino effect of what could possibly happen if people of Jewish descent got into relationships with people of non-Jewish descent and the impact it would have on Germany.

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The word “obsessed” comes from the Latin word obsessus, past participle of obsidere meaning 'watch closely; besiege, occupy; stay, remain, abide”. Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word obsessed as it is used in paragraph 3?

• to lose interest rapidly

• to be overly interested

• to display avoidance behavior

• to be possessed by a devil or spirit.

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