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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was true about the children of Germany in the 1930s?
(a) They hoped it would not be required that they join the Hitler Youth.
(b) They were eager to join the Hitler Youth, for its action and glamor.
(c) They were not required to follow Hitler if they don't want to.
(d) They were scared of Hitler and the Hitler Youth.

2. Which of the following statements was true in 1942?
(a) Erwin Rommel successfully entered Egypt.
(b) Erwin Rommel lost the battle of El Alamein.
(c) Erwin Rommel won the battle of El Alamein.
(d) The Natzi's were beginning to lose their power.

3. When the concentration camps first began, what was their purpose?
(a) They were temporary holding cells for Jews until they submitted to Hitler's rule.
(b) They were detention centers for political enemies.
(c) They were a place where Jews could start businesses and work together.
(d) They were a place for Jews to live peacefully outside of Hitler rule.

4. After France fell, what did the farmers get to do?
(a) Choose French prisoners of war for farmhands.
(b) Sell their farm for a substantial price.
(c) Complain directly to Hitler about the difficult labor shortage.
(d) Apply for financial support until the labor shortage was remedied.

5. Who was Hanna?
(a) An 18-year-old girl in the Hitler Youth.
(b) An 18-year-old farmhand, hired by Alfons's grandmother.
(c) The 18-year-old sister of his good friend.
(d) An 18-year-old girl who Alfons' met through a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. At fourteen, Alfons had not risen far in the Hitler Youth. What event prompted a new interest?

2. Where was Alfons Heck born?

3. Which of the following was true about the Hitler Youth?

4. For Alfons, the Hitler Youth rallies of the summer were a nice break from what activity?

5. What was one complaint of Catholic parents with regard to the Hitler Youth?

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