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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about Alfons's family?
(a) Alfons is an only child.
(b) Alfons has 2 brothers. One is older than Alfons, and one is younger.
(c) Alfons has a twin brother.
(d) Alfons has a twin sister.

2. How did Hitler perceive the Hitler Youth?
(a) He felt they were a nuisance.
(b) He didn't think he would need them eventually.
(c) He believed they should be treated as children, and not be expected to train for war.
(d) He praised them and believed that one day they would rule the world.

3. What was the name of Alfons's family's farmhand?
(a) George.
(b) Franz.
(c) Gustav.
(d) He refused to tell them his name.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did basic training begin for membership in the army of the Third Reich?

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

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

4. Alfons usually served mass while wearing what?

5. In Germany in the 1930s, which of the following statements was false?

(see the answer key)

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