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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occurred as a result of the Battle of the Bulge?
(a) The Luftwaffe finally claimed Alfons.
(b) Alfons was once again passed over for the Luftwaffe.
(c) Most of Alfons' men were killed.
(d) 400 German planes were destroyed.

2. Upon arriving in Remisch, what did Alfons immediately ask of his commanding officer?
(a) For a different assignment.
(b) For a larger paycheck.
(c) For time off.
(d) For a school and a convent to house his men.

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

4. Alfons was ordered to the Westwall, and his duties included all of the following, except what?
(a) Freeing regular troops for front line duty.
(b) Serving as an assistant to Roman.
(c) Manning anti-aircraft batteries.
(d) Maintaining strict discipline with his men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was made Manfred's successor?

2. Once Alfons entered "real action," what was the goal of he and his fellow pilots?

3. When Hitler launched Germany's last major offensive in World War II, what was his objective?

4. The winter of 1939-40 is referred to as what?

5. Why did many people think the Germans continued to fight in late 1944?

(see the answer key)

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