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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, The Aftermath.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did many people who owned farms begin to love Hitler?
(a) They gave in to the pressure they felt from the Nazis.
(b) They were generally very passive and obedient people.
(c) They began to prosper when Hitler restricted foreign food imports.
(d) They were afraid Hitler would take away their land if they didn't support him.

2. In the 1930s, what were the children of Germany conditioned to believe?
(a) The German Jews were superior.
(b) The Germanic-Nordic race was superior.
(c) Discrimination was wrong.
(d) The Jews did not kill Jesus.

3. In 1770, where did Alfons's family emigrate from?
(a) France.
(b) Austria.
(c) America.
(d) Russia.

4. Where was the enemy when Paris fell on August 25th?
(a) Headed in another direction.
(b) 1000 kilometers west, allowing for sufficient time to prepare.
(c) A mere 100 kilometers west, 20 minutes flying time.
(d) A mere 300 kilometers west, 45 minutes flying time.

5. What occurred as a result of the Battle of the Bulge?
(a) 400 German planes were destroyed.
(b) The Luftwaffe finally claimed Alfons.
(c) Alfons was once again passed over for the Luftwaffe.
(d) Most of Alfons' men were killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alfons do when over a dozen Sherman tanks arrived in Wittlich?

2. How did Alfons combat his growing desire to be with a woman?

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

4. Why did the Wehrmacht bomb the railroad bridge through Burg Strasse?

5. Which of the following points of view was not shared by Alfons at the end of the book?

(see the answer key)

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