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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The day that Hitler was appointed chancellor, what did Helmuth's mother fix for supper?

2. In 1938 what does Herr Vinke do when Helmuth asks why a solider does not let the flag fall and save himself?

3. Who lives next door to Helmuth and his mother in 1928?

4. In 1942, what color is the door that leads to Helmuth's cell?

5. When does Germany annex Czechoslovakia?

Short Essay Questions

1. in 1938 what questions does Helmuth asks that gets him in trouble and gets him and his classmates extra homework?

2. In 1933, why is Helmuth shocked that his school teacher says that Benno Seligmann and his family are traitors?

3. In 1939, why does Hugo say that laws like not listening to foreign radio stations are necessary during wartime?

4. What does Helmuth fear in 1942 and why is he relieved after breakfast arrives?

5. In a radio speech in 1933, what does Hitler say about communism?

6. In 1932, what does Helmuth's mother think about living next door to his grandparents?

7. In 1933, what happens when Herr Seligmann tries to wash off the insults off his shop windows?

8. What is Helmuth waiting for at school on January 30, 1933, and what does he learn?

9. In 1932, what does Helmuth imagine as he plays with his soldiers and Gerhard reads?

10. In 1938 why is Rudi interrogated by the Gestapo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Helmuth learns from BBC broadcasts that Germany is not truthful about the progress of the war and uses propaganda to mask Germany’s losses. What propaganda does Hitler use? How does he use propaganda to control the German people? How is propaganda used to motivate the German people into supporting the war?

Essay Topic 2

Helmuth is adopted by his mother’s husband, Hugo Hubener. How does Hugo influence Helmuth’s family, including his brothers? What is his role in Helmuth’s life, and how does his role change after Helmuth’s sentencing?

Essay Topic 3

At the trial, Helmuth takes full responsibility for his actions. Why does he decide to take all responsibility for the pamphlets and their distribution? What does he hope to accomplish by taking the blame, and does he succeed in achieving his purpose?

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