Adolf Hitler and World War One

What was Hitler's status after his father's death?

• Under state care

• Full orphan

• Wealthy heir

• Half-orphan

What did Hitler aspire to be before joining the military?

• A businessman

• A teacher

• An artist

• A politician

Why did Hitler fail to avoid the Austrian draft?

• He was arrested and taken to the consulate

• He was found fit for service

• He was not in Austria at the time

• He voluntarily joined the Austrian army

Which battle did Hitler first see action in during WWI?

• Battle of Verdun

• First Battle of Ypres

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Marne

What did Hitler receive for his service in November after the First Battle of Ypres?

• A wound badge

• A regimental diploma

• The Iron Cross

• A promotion to corporal

What role did Hitler primarily serve in during WWI?

• Dispatch runner

• Medic

• Pilot

• Infantryman

How did Hitler react to the Christmas Truce of 1914?

• He was injured and did not participate

• He was indifferent

• He strongly disapproved

• He participated willingly

What injury did Hitler sustain at the Battle of the Somme?

• A head injury

• Shrapnel in his thigh

• Blindness due to gas

• A gunshot wound

What was Hitler's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?

• He didn't know about it

• He was crushed by it

• He was indifferent

• He supported it

What was Hitler's opinion on his time served in WWI?

• The worst time of his life

• A time of great learning

• A forgettable experience

• The best time of his life