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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened during one of Alfons's training flights?
(a) He had a terrible flight, missed the field, and wrecked a plane.
(b) He had the best flight of his career, and landed perfectly.
(c) Winkler forgot to signal him, and Alfons missed the field.
(d) He purposely ignored Winkler's signal, and missed the field.

2. Which of the following statements about the commander, Winkler, is false?
(a) The pilots needed his approval to move up in the ranks.
(b) He was a relentless disciplinarian.
(c) He was a loving father figure to the young pilots.
(d) He was a superb pilot.

3. 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 had shrunk, and no one underestimated the United States.
(c) The Nazi empire was stronger than ever before.
(d) The United States forces had shrunk, and no one underestimated the Nazis.

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

5. As the war began, the unease held by the German people disappeared with the success of what?
(a) The Gymnasium.
(b) The Blitzkrieg.
(c) The Hitler Youth.
(d) The Kristallnacht.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alfons learn from fighting the Americans?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who was promoted to second in command of the Flying Hitler Youth?

3. In the winter of 1943, what was the condition of Germany?

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

5. What did one glance into the sky tell Alfons and the future Luftwaffe pilots?

(see the answer key)

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