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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1942, who are the first agents to interrogate Helmuth?
(a) Richter and Maier.
(b) Werner and Mohns.
(c) Schafer and Fischer.
(d) Wangemann and Mussner.

2. On New Year's Eve 1940, what does Helmuth see on the street?
(a) People singing.
(b) A tank.
(c) People walking.
(d) A single car.

3. When do the British bomb Hamburg?
(a) July 1940.
(b) June 1940.
(c) May 1940.
(d) April 1940.

4. In 1942 what time do four uniformed prison officials enter Helmuth's cell?
(a) 11:55 a.m.
(b) 1:05 p.m.
(c) 12:55 p.m.
(d) 2:35 p.m.

5. When Helmuth first starts preparing leaflets, how often does he prepare them?
(a) Every 5 days.
(b) Every other week.
(c) Every 10 days.
(d) Every 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Helmuth missing on New Year's Eve 1940?

2. What does Brother Worbs pray for in a prayer on New Year's Eve 1940?

3. During Christmas 1941, where does Karl go?

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

5. Why does Helmuth decide he has to live after he betrays Rudi and Karl?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1942, what happens at 1:05 p.m. while Helmuth is in his cell?

2. What damage is done in Hamburg when British bombers bomb the city in June 1940?

3. What does Helmuth do that leads to his arrest?

4. As Helmuth prepares to write his last letters to his family what does he think about what he has done?

5. When British bombers bomb Hamburg in June 1940, what do Helmuth and Rudi say about the incident?

6. What is the interrogation room like when Helmuth is interrogated a second time by the Gestapo?

7. Why does Helmuth sometimes hate Gerhard?

8. When Helmuth tells Hugo what he is writing his thesis for graduation, what does Hugo tell him?

9. What is the concentration camp like where Helmuth is taken after his first interrogation?

10. When Gerhard comes home in 1941, what does he look like?

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