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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the summer of 1940, why did Alfons doubt that he would be fortunate enough to fight in the war?
(a) Only France remained to be defeated, and he believed that would happen soon.
(b) His grandmother was very ill and he needed to be by her side.
(c) Only England remained to be defeated, and he believed that would happen soon.
(d) There was a labor shortage due to the war, and Alfons needed to work on his grandmother's farm.

2. After numerous flights, how did Alfons feel?
(a) He loved flying and wanted to work hard for the first time in his life.
(b) He felt that he should quit and become a priest instead.
(c) He felt like it was too much work, and wanted to be a flight mechanic instead.
(d) He felt like he was too young, and not ready to be flying.

3. In the winter of 1943, what was the condition of Germany?
(a) Fewer men were being called up to fight.
(b) The people felt encouraged.
(c) The country was growing poorer.
(d) The country had never been more prosperous.

4. Alfons's men were trained in what?
(a) The use of anti-aircraft weaponry.
(b) Submission to strict discipline.
(c) Flying a new model glider.
(d) Digging trenches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alfons said goodbye to Frau Ermann, how did she respond to him?

2. When Alfons and his fellow Hitler Youth leaders met Hitler, what did he tell them?

3. After France fell, what did the farmers get to do?

4. Why was Alfons's grandmother furious when he was ordered to report to the glider camp?

5. Alfons usually served mass while wearing what?

(see the answer key)

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