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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By whom was Alfons primarily raised?
(a) His parents.
(b) His Aunt and Uncle.
(c) The family of his friend Heinz Ermann.
(d) His grandparents.

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

3. Where was the enemy when Paris fell on August 25th?
(a) A mere 300 kilometers west, 45 minutes flying time.
(b) 1000 kilometers west, allowing for sufficient time to prepare.
(c) Headed in another direction.
(d) A mere 100 kilometers west, 20 minutes flying time.

4. Which of the following statements about Hanna is false?
(a) She often taunted Alfons with her attractive figure.
(b) She never told Alfons she loved him.
(c) One day when they were alone she pulled him off to the tool shed.
(d) She disliked Alfons, and would not speak to him.

5. What was Alfons's happiest time in the Hitler Youth?
(a) When he was manning anti-aircraft batteries.
(b) When he was ordered to report for flight duty.
(c) When he was training 10-man squads on the handling of special weapons.
(d) When he was home with his grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alfons arrived at training camp, and after a short time was forced to do what?

2. Who sacrificed his life for a comrade?

3. Why did many people think the Germans continued to fight in late 1944?

4. Which of the following statements best describes Alfons's leadership over his unit?

5. What did Alfons learn from fighting the Americans?

(see the answer key)

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