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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Memories of 1940 - Pages 81-90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day that Hitler was appointed chancellor, what did Helmuth's mother fix for supper?
(a) Schnitzel and sausage.
(b) Fresh rye bread, sausage, and fried onions.
(c) Sausage and noodles.
(d) Turnips, potatoes and cabbage.

2. Who is Helmuth missing on New Year's Eve 1940?
(a) Gerhard.
(b) His mother.
(c) Karl.
(d) Hans.

3. In 1942, what is the bed made of?
(a) Cement blocks.
(b) Metal .
(c) Wooden boards.
(d) Ropes.

4. When is Austria reunited with Germany?
(a) Spring 1938.
(b) Summer 1938.
(c) Fall 1938.
(d) Winter 1938.

5. In 1938, what music are Mutti and Helmuth listening to when an announcement comes that Ernst vom Rath has died?
(a) Bach.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Mozart.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1940 what river do British bombers follow when they bomb Hamburg?

2. In 1938, what is Gerhard studying?

3. On New Year's Eve 1940, what does Helmuth see on the street?

4. How old is Helmuth in 1942?

5. In 1942, what day is it?

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