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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By 1944, which of the following statements was true about Germany's point of view during the War?
(a) The Germans were not intimidated by the United States.
(b) The Nazi empire was stronger than ever before.
(c) The Nazi empire had shrunk, and no one underestimated the United States.
(d) The United States forces had shrunk, and no one underestimated the Nazis.

2. Despite their September 3rd declaration, the Germans believed what about the French and the British?
(a) If they were going to attack Germany, it would not be until summer.
(b) The Germans did not think the French and British were stronger than Germany.
(c) The French and British were too cowardly to attack Germany.
(d) The Germans did not think the French and British would attack.

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

4. What was Alfons's happiest time in the Hitler Youth?
(a) When he was ordered to report for flight duty.
(b) When he was manning anti-aircraft batteries.
(c) When he was home with his grandmother.
(d) When he was training 10-man squads on the handling of special weapons.

5. Near the end of Chapter 9, Luftwaffe pilots became so enraged that they did what?
(a) They deserted the Luftwaffe.
(b) They engaged in a horrific firestorm in Dresden.
(c) They rammed Allied bombers.
(d) Many of them killed themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said that one day the Americans would realize they cooperated with the devil and chose the wrong side?

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

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

4. If Roman were to have disobeyed Alfons's orders, how would Alfons have responded?

5. Why did the Jews become increasingly emotional?

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