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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1940 how long after British bombers bomb Hamburg does Paris fall to the Germans?
(a) 11 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 8 days.

2. At the end of 1940 how do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs spend New Year's Eve?
(a) With Helmuth's grandparents.
(b) Air-raid duty.
(c) Party.
(d) Church service.

3. When Helmuth was found guilty, when was it said that his execution would take place?
(a) October 27, 1942, after 8 p.m.
(b) October 30, 1942, after 7:30 p.m.
(c) October 8, 1942, at 1:30 p.m.
(d) October 11, 1942, at noon.

4. In September 1940 when Helmuth sings an American song and Hitler Youth hear him, what is he told could be his punishment?
(a) Civil service.
(b) Weekend detention and maybe a fine.
(c) Jail.
(d) Expulsion from school.

5. During the last day of school for Helmuth in 1941, what does his teacher say is his gift?
(a) Science.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Interpretation.
(d) Leadership.

6. In 1940 what does Hamburg tear up?
(a) Gardens.
(b) City parks.
(c) Backyards.
(d) Walking paths.

7. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what building is hit in a residential area?
(a) Tenement.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Movie theater.
(d) Church.

8. What does Gerhard bring home with him in 1941 that he buys from the black market?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Food.
(c) Radio.
(d) Sugar.

9. On New Year's Eve 1940 what food do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs have?
(a) Cake and ice cream.
(b) Hot cider and jelly doughnuts.
(c) Milk and cookies.
(d) Chocolate cake.

10. In March of 1941, what time does Helmuth listen to Gerhard's shortwave radio?
(a) 10:05 p.m.
(b) 10:10 p.m.
(c) 9:55 p.m.
(d) 10:15 p.m.

11. In 1940 what river do British bombers follow when they bomb Hamburg?
(a) Danube.
(b) Oder.
(c) Rhine.
(d) Elbe.

12. How does Helmuth learn that Brother Worbs has been arrested?
(a) Rudi.
(b) At work.
(c) Gerhard.
(d) Hugo.

13. What time of day on October 27, 1942, does a guard bring Helmuth paper and pen?
(a) 4:30 p.m.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) 6 p.m.
(d) 5:30 p.m.

14. When Karl listens to the shortwave with Helmuth in 1941, how many Nazis are left behind dead and wounded?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 950.
(c) 780.
(d) 1,200.

15. Where does Gerhard go to boot camp in 1941?
(a) Wolfsburg.
(b) Bremen.
(c) Lubeck.
(d) Reibeck-Gesthact.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many interrogations does it take for Helmuth to give up Rudi and Karl's names?

2. What does Brother Worbs read on New Year's Eve 1940?

3. When in 1941 does Gerhard come home?

4. When Gerhard comes home for a few days, how long does he think he will be home at the most?

5. When do the British bomb Hamburg?

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