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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nearly a year after the British declared war on Germany, what occurred on May 10, 1940?
(a) Natzi troops attacked Britain.
(b) British and French troops marched across the border of Germany.
(c) French troops marched across the border of Germany.
(d) Nazi troops marched across the borders of France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Holland.

2. Where was the enemy when Paris fell on August 25th?
(a) A mere 100 kilometers west, 20 minutes flying time.
(b) A mere 300 kilometers west, 45 minutes flying time.
(c) 1000 kilometers west, allowing for sufficient time to prepare.
(d) Headed in another direction.

3. Which of the following people was not a member of Alfons's family?
(a) Franz.
(b) George.
(c) Maria.
(d) Gustav.

4. Once Alfons entered "real action," what was the goal of he and his fellow pilots?
(a) To get loads of weapons and supplies across enemy fire.
(b) To learn how to pinpoint land a plane for the first time.
(c) To get a load of men across enemy fire and land them anywhere.
(d) To get acquainted with their fellow pilots, because loyalty was important.

5. Many people avoided discussions about the possibility of war, including in the Gymnasium. Despite this, what occurred over time?
(a) Alfons' classmates became anxious about the possibility of war.
(b) Over half of Alfons's classmates were killed before they reached the age of 18.
(c) The Gymnasium became a place of disorder.
(d) Alfons' classmates became excited and eager to experience war.

Short Answer Questions

1. By 1944, which of the following statements was true about Germany's point of view during the War?

2. By the summer of 1940, why did Alfons doubt that he would be fortunate enough to fight in the war?

3. Upon arriving in Remisch, what did Alfons immediately ask of his commanding officer?

4. After a month passed, how did the men begin to feel?

5. The Soviet Forces pushed the Nazis deep into where?

(see the answer key)

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