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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hitler took advantage of what quality of the German people?
(a) They were naturally obedient.
(b) They were prosperous farmers.
(c) They were very religious.
(d) They were very independent.

2. In the winter of 1943, which of the following statements about Uncle Gustav was true?
(a) He was missing in action.
(b) He was called into action, but returned home immediately.
(c) He became very angry about the war.
(d) He became very ill, and could not leave his bed.

3. After a month passed, how did the men begin to feel?
(a) Ill.
(b) Bored.
(c) Homesick.
(d) Angry.

4. Which of the following statements about the fanfare and drum platoon is false?
(a) They practiced intensely and regularly.
(b) Alfons was never involved in these activities.
(c) They were awful musicians.
(d) They marched on Sunday mornings.

5. Which of the following was true about the Hitler Youth?
(a) They were frightened by Hitler and unsure of his rule over Germany.
(b) They were not allowed to participate in the Nuremburg Party Congress.
(c) They were the most fanatical Nazi organization.
(d) They were not eager to hear Hitler speak at the Nuremburg Party Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Leiwitz reveal to Alfons, which he could not believe?

2. The winter of 1939-40 is referred to as what?

3. Despite their September 3rd declaration, the Germans believed what about the French and the British?

4. Once Germany was at war with the United States, why was Alfons not worried?

5. Why was the Hitler Youth puritanical?

(see the answer key)

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