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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For Alfons, the Hitler Youth rallies of the summer were a nice break from what activity?
(a) Training for the army.
(b) Studying.
(c) Working on his grandmother's farm.
(d) Working in a local store.

2. Unlike Hitler, the German people were not eager to go to war for what reason?
(a) They didn't think the country was properly trained or equipped for war.
(b) They were afraid they would lose Hitler as their leader.
(c) They wanted to be a peaceful nation.
(d) They remembered the terrible slaughter of World War I.

3. How old was Alfons when he passed the exam to become an officer cadet of the Luftwaffe?
(a) 18.
(b) 20.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

4. Hitler took advantage of what quality of the German people?
(a) They were very independent.
(b) They were prosperous farmers.
(c) They were very religious.
(d) They were naturally obedient.

5. In the winter of 1943, which of the following statements about Uncle Gustav was true?
(a) He became very angry about the war.
(b) He was called into action, but returned home immediately.
(c) He became very ill, and could not leave his bed.
(d) He was missing in action.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following people were allowed to join the Jungvolk, the Hitler Youth's junior branch?

2. What happened to Alfons as a result of a poor training flight?

3. Which of the following is true about Alfons's family?

4. When the Allies landed at Normandy, who said they would finally have a chance to get at the elusive American enemy?

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

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