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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Helmuth is returned to Gestapo headquarters in 1942, what color do his and other prisoners wear?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

2. In 1940, how many people can the bomb shelters built in Hamburg hold?
(a) Up to 1,000.
(b) 1025.
(c) 850.
(d) About 700.

3. When in 1941 does Gerhard come home?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) March.

4. During Christmas 1941, where does Karl go?
(a) His grandparents'.
(b) His cousins'.
(c) An uncle's farm.
(d) An aunt's farm.

5. In 1942 when four prison official enter Helmuth's cell, how many guards accompany them?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

6. Why does Helmuth decide he has to live after he betrays Rudi and Karl?
(a) To try to save them.
(b) To take the blame.
(c) As a punishment.
(d) To explain.

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

8. In 1940 after Paris falls to the Germans, where does Hitler send the Luftwaffe to bomb?
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) Netherlands.
(d) Britain.

9. When do the Gestapo come for Helmuth and Duwer?
(a) February 5.
(b) February 3.
(c) February 1.
(d) February 4.

10. When Gerhard comes home for a few days, how long does he think he will be home at the most?
(a) Three or four weeks.
(b) A week or two.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 6 days.

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

12. When Helmuth finds banned books in a dusty storeroom in 1941, who is the author of the book that he takes?
(a) Eric Maria Remarque.
(b) Heinrich Mann.
(c) Thomas Mann.
(d) Heinrich Heine.

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

14. How does Helmuth try to signal Karl when they are at the Hall of Mirrors?
(a) Nod.
(b) Grimace.
(c) Lips pressed together.
(d) Slight smile and a wink.

15. In 1941, when do the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

1. On New Year's Eve 1940 what food do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs have?

2. In 1942 what is Helmuth's last request?

3. In 1942, who are the first agents to interrogate Helmuth?

4. What job does Helmuth do for his church in 1940?

5. What is Helmuth doing as the SS sit at a large table in the middle of the room and talk and laugh?

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