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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lives next door to Helmuth and his mother in 1928?
(a) School friend of his mother.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Grandparents.

2. In 1938 whose murder does the police inspector ask Helmuth and Rudi to find the murderer for?
(a) Streetwalker.
(b) Dock worker.
(c) Teen.
(d) Priest.

3. Where is Helmuth's church in 1942?
(a) Old school.
(b) Factory building.
(c) Old library.
(d) Former Catholic church.

4. In 1938, what does Mutti give Hugo for breakfast the morning after von Rath dies?
(a) Sausage and eggs.
(b) Potatoes and eggs.
(c) Toast and sausage.
(d) Soft-boiled eggs and rye toast.

5. In 1933, which Mormon article of faith states that Mormons are to honor their country and their leaders?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

6. In 1939 how old is Helmuth?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

7. In 1932, who is the author of the adventure novel that Gerhard reads?
(a) Heinrich Böll .
(b) Hedwig Courths-Mahler .
(c) Yvan Goll .
(d) Karl May.

8. 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) Mozart.
(d) Wagner.

9. In 1938, when does Hugo go out with others and destroy Jewish neighborhoods?
(a) November 15.
(b) November 13.
(c) November 9.
(d) November 30.

10. In 1942, what breakfast does Helmuth remember his mother making?
(a) Rye toast with red currant jam.
(b) Waffles with maple syrup.
(c) Pancakes with maple syrup.
(d) Wheat toast with raspberry jam.

11. In 1939 who promises to support Poland if Germany threatens to invade?
(a) Britain and France.
(b) United States and Britain.
(c) France and Switzerland.
(d) Belgium and Holland.

12. At the end of February 1933, what does Helmuth dream about?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) His mother.
(c) Dog.
(d) Hitler.

13. In 1933, what time does the radio state that the parade is under way to celebrate Hitler's victory?
(a) 5:30 p.m.
(b) 7:30 p.m.
(c) Around 6:30 p.m.
(d) Nearly 7 p.m.

14. In 1942, what color is the door that leads to Helmuth's cell?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Dulled silver.
(d) Bronze.

15. In 1938, how many of the 60 million Germans are Jews?
(a) 750,000.
(b) Half a million.
(c) 3 million.
(d) 1.5 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Helmuth in 1942?

2. What does Helmuth keep saying in a prayer in 1942?

3. In 1933, when are Helmuth and his class mates in the school auditorium waiting for a special radio broadcast?

4. In 1933, when does Hitler become chancellor of Germany?

5. In 1932, what is one of Gerhard's favorite words?

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