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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 would attack.
(b) The French and British were too cowardly to attack Germany.
(c) The Germans did not think the French and British were stronger than Germany.
(d) If they were going to attack Germany, it would not be until summer.

2. Why did many people who owned farms begin to love Hitler?
(a) They were generally very passive and obedient people.
(b) They were afraid Hitler would take away their land if they didn't support him.
(c) They gave in to the pressure they felt from the Nazis.
(d) They began to prosper when Hitler restricted foreign food imports.

3. Alfons was assigned to a new camp where his flying time was limited due to what?
(a) There were not enough gliders for all 60 men.
(b) He was considered too low in rank.
(c) He became ill.
(d) Steady rain.

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

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 were gassed at Auschwitz.
(d) They moved to the countryside.

6. After France fell, what did the farmers get to do?
(a) Sell their farm for a substantial price.
(b) Complain directly to Hitler about the difficult labor shortage.
(c) Apply for financial support until the labor shortage was remedied.
(d) Choose French prisoners of war for farmhands.

7. When the concentration camps first began, what was their purpose?
(a) They were detention centers for political enemies.
(b) They were a place for Jews to live peacefully outside of Hitler rule.
(c) They were temporary holding cells for Jews until they submitted to Hitler's rule.
(d) They were a place where Jews could start businesses and work together.

8. Who was made Manfred's successor?
(a) Alfons.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Gert.
(d) Goebbels.

9. In the 1930s, approximately how many German Jews were there?
(a) 100,000.
(b) One million.
(c) 500,000.
(d) Six million.

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

11. Why did the Jews become increasingly emotional?
(a) They were not allowed to worship in their synagogue.
(b) Their shops were taken over by Christians and their synagogue was desecrated.
(c) They developed severe illnesses.
(d) They didn't have enough customers to keep their shops open.

12. What occurred on Kristallnacht?
(a) The concentration camps began.
(b) Hitler declared that Jews must close their businesses.
(c) The police intervened when young Natzis destroyed Jewish businesses.
(d) The SA and SS smashed the windows of Jewish businesses and stormed Jewish synagogues.

13. Who was flying when an American enemy aircraft came in on a bomber raid?
(a) Gert.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Alfons.
(d) Winkler.

14. Which is a reason why the Nazis were successful at demonizing the Jews?
(a) The German Jews were not Catholic.
(b) Hitler claimed they were a threat to the Germans and would eventually rule the country if they were not stopped.
(c) Hitler was able to tie the threat of communist revolution to the Jewish race.
(d) Hitler declared that the Jews were evil.

15. 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 was missing in action.
(d) He became very ill, and could not leave his bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Alfons Heck born?

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

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

4. Who was Hanna?

5. Which of the following statements was true about Alfons's grandmother at the start of the war?

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