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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The carefree life of the Hitler Youth ended when?
(a) September 1, 1939 when Poland attacked Germany.
(b) September 1, 1939 when Hitler attacked Russia.
(c) September 1, 1940 when Hitler attacked Poland.
(d) September 1, 1939 when Hitler attacked Poland.

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

3. Why did Alfons say his parents were impressed by Hitler?
(a) He was very inclusive, and treated all Germans equally.
(b) He influenced their son to want to be a Hitler Youth.
(c) His rule brought full employment and economic order.
(d) He made them extremely wealthy.

4. What were the men in short supply of?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Food.
(d) Weapons.

5. What experience caused Alfons to grow sick?
(a) Two men and a woman were killed right in front of him.
(b) He was told how civilian saboteurs would be executed.
(c) He was deeply discouraged about the state of the war.
(d) The Hitler Youth received their first rifles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did Alfons's elementary school teacher, Herr Becker, deliberately discriminate against the Jews in his classroom?

2. Why was Alfons's grandmother furious when he was ordered to report to the glider camp?

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

4. What action was taken regarding products not essential to the war?

5. When Alfons said goodbye to Frau Ermann, how did she respond to him?

(see the answer key)

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