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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alfons's childhood friend Heinz Ermann could not join the Hitler Youth. Later, what happened to Heinz's family?
(a) They chose to become followers of Hitler.
(b) They moved to a large city in Germany's industrial heartland, Oberhausen.
(c) They were gassed at Auschwitz.
(d) They moved to the countryside.

2. At what age did basic training begin for membership in the army of the Third Reich?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Sixteen.

3. Which of the following statements about Alfons's family's farmhand is false?
(a) He was not a loyal Frenchman.
(b) He was a Parisian baker.
(c) He was a fiercely loyal Frenchman.
(d) He was a great worker.

4. By the summer of 1940, why did Alfons doubt that he would be fortunate enough to fight in the war?
(a) Only England remained to be defeated, and he believed that would happen soon.
(b) There was a labor shortage due to the war, and Alfons needed to work on his grandmother's farm.
(c) His grandmother was very ill and he needed to be by her side.
(d) Only France remained to be defeated, and he believed that would happen soon.

5. Why did Alfons say his parents were impressed by Hitler?
(a) He influenced their son to want to be a Hitler Youth.
(b) His rule brought full employment and economic order.
(c) He made them extremely wealthy.
(d) He was very inclusive, and treated all Germans equally.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alfons said goodbye to Frau Ermann, how did she respond to him?

2. Which statement accurately summarizes Chapter 1 of the book?

3. Where was Alfons Heck born?

4. In 1770, where did Alfons's family emigrate from?

5. What did Alfons believe was his first and most important duty?

(see the answer key)

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