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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the war began, the unease held by the German people disappeared with the success of what?

2. What did Herr Becker claim as the reason for Kristallnacht?

3. Upon arriving in Remisch, what did Alfons immediately ask of his commanding officer?

4. In the winter of 1943, what was the condition of Germany?

5. What was one complaint of Catholic parents with regard to the Hitler Youth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when an American enemy aircraft attacked while Rabbit was flying?

2. Who was Major General Adolf Galland, and what did he say to the future Luftwaffe pilots?

3. In Chapter 5, what significant event occurred during one of Alfons's flights?

4. At only 16 years old, what had Alfons already achieved?

5. Describe Alfons's duties following his attendance at a special weapons training camp.

6. In Chapter 5, what did Alfons recall about the American and British attacks on Germany?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 3, how did Alfons describe the mindset of the Germans, with regard to war?

8. What was the general attitude of the Hitler Youth, as described in Chapter 2?

9. What do you think most German people would have predicted about the war at this time? Were they confident or anxious?

10. What did Alfons recall about the Nuremburg Party Congress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One day while Rabbit was flying, an American enemy aircraft came in on a bombing raid. Sergeant Baum was also flying, and he distracted the American aircraft to save Rabbit. Rabbit was able to land safely, but Sergeant Baum died. How did Rabbit feel about Sergeant Baum's sacrifice? How do you think the experience might have influenced the way he lived his life from that point forward? Why do you think Sergeant Baum was willing to sacrifice himself for Rabbit? What characteristics did Sergeant Baum display in doing so?

Essay Topic 2

Although he was very young, Alfons remembered the day in 1936 when Nazi troops marched into Wittlich, and the citizens cheered. Hitler was there, also. What was significant about this day for the people of Wittlich? How do you think this event impacted Alfons personally?

Essay Topic 3

While flying a glider under Winkler's command, Alfons missed his landing and wrecked a plane. Describe how he felt when this happened. After the fact, what was his greatest concern? Do you think he deserved another chance to successfully land the flight? Why do you think Winkler gave him another chance to earn his C ranking?

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