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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, The Aftermath.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Germany's fate became clear, how did Alfons feel about their defeat?
(a) He was still willing to die obediently.
(b) He accepted it.
(c) He was deeply depressed and suicidal.
(d) He was in denial about it.

2. Whom did Alfons greet when he arrived in Wittlich?
(a) His grandmother and Uncle Gustav.
(b) His brother, Rudi.
(c) His grandmother and Aunt Maria.
(d) His grandmother.

3. Who sacrificed his life for a comrade?
(a) Gert.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Meister.
(d) Sergeant Baum.

4. Why does Alfons claim the Germans continued to fight in late 1944?
(a) The Germans were a very optimistic people.
(b) Their enemies showed signs of weariness.
(c) They were too prideful to cease fighting.
(d) Their enemies wanted to destroy not only National Socialism, but the German people as well.

5. When one of Alfons's men deserted, how did Alfons respond?
(a) He had pity on him.
(b) He shot him.
(c) Although he was authorized to shoot him, he didn't have the will to do so.
(d) He pretended not to notice, because he didn't want to shoot him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following statements about Hanna is false?

4. When Alfons and his fellow Hitler Youth leaders met Hitler, what did he tell them?

5. What disappointing news did Alfons receive from Dr. Robert Ley?

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