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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did Alfons's elementary school teacher, Herr Becker, deliberately discriminate against the Jews in his classroom?
(a) He ignored them.
(b) He made them wash the floors.
(c) He did not allow them to eat their lunch.
(d) He made them sit in the corner.

2. What was the Gymnasium?
(a) A highly respected position within the Hitler Youth.
(b) A special association for those who achieved top honors in school.
(c) A Natzi training academy to which only 5% gained admittance.
(d) The highest track of German education to which only 6% gained admittance.

3. Alfons's childhood friend Heinz Ermann could not join the Hitler Youth. Later, what happened to Heinz's family?
(a) They chose to become followers of Hitler.
(b) They were gassed at Auschwitz.
(c) They moved to a large city in Germany's industrial heartland, Oberhausen.
(d) They moved to the countryside.

4. Which statement accurately summarizes Chapter 1 of the book?
(a) Alfons Heck shared about his family, his hometown, and the start of World War II.
(b) Alfons Heck shared about his hometown and the start of World War II.
(c) Alfons Heck shared about his family and the outcome of World War II.
(d) Alfons Heck shared about his family, his hometown, and the rise of Hitler in the 1930s.

5. Alfons usually served mass while wearing what?
(a) His altar boy robes.
(b) His full uniform, belt and dagger.
(c) His full uniform beneath his altar boy robes, but without his dagger.
(d) His full uniform, including belt and dagger, beneath his altar boy robes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Alfons say his parents were impressed by Hitler?

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

3. Which of the following statements about Hitler's stance on the Jews is false?

4. What occurred on Kristallnacht?

5. What other name did Alfons reference for the National Socialist German Workers Party Congress?

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