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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Alfons Heck born?
(a) America.
(b) Oberhausen, Germany.
(c) Wittlich, Germany.
(d) France.

3. Nearly a year after the British declared war on Germany, what occurred on May 10, 1940?
(a) Natzi troops attacked Britain.
(b) French troops marched across the border of Germany.
(c) Nazi troops marched across the borders of France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Holland.
(d) British and French troops marched across the border of Germany.

4. What was the name of Alfons's family's farmhand?
(a) Franz.
(b) Gustav.
(c) He refused to tell them his name.
(d) George.

5. If Roman were to have disobeyed Alfons's orders, how would Alfons have responded?
(a) He would have overlooked it, because they were friends.
(b) He would have sent him to a punishment camp.
(c) He would have fired him as his assistant.
(d) He would have quickly forgiven him.

6. Alfons quickly moved up the ranks, from the lowest class A to class B. What responsibility did he earn?
(a) He no longer had to endure test flights.
(b) He could fly any glider he chose.
(c) He was now in charge of fifteen of his peers.
(d) He automatically got to bypass the next rank, class C.

7. By 1944, which of the following statements was true about Germany's point of view during the War?
(a) The Nazi empire was stronger than ever before.
(b) The Nazi empire had shrunk, and no one underestimated the United States.
(c) The United States forces had shrunk, and no one underestimated the Nazis.
(d) The Germans were not intimidated by the United States.

8. In the 1930s, what were the children of Germany conditioned to believe?
(a) The German Jews were superior.
(b) The Germanic-Nordic race was superior.
(c) The Jews did not kill Jesus.
(d) Discrimination was wrong.

9. Many people avoided discussions about the possibility of war, including in the Gymnasium. Despite this, what occurred over time?
(a) The Gymnasium became a place of disorder.
(b) Over half of Alfons's classmates were killed before they reached the age of 18.
(c) Alfons' classmates became excited and eager to experience war.
(d) Alfons' classmates became anxious about the possibility of war.

10. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who was promoted to second in command of the Flying Hitler Youth?
(a) Alfons.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Winkler.
(d) Gert.

11. In the fall of 1943, Alfons was promoted to administrative rank while what occurred for Gert?
(a) He was promoted 3 steps ahead of Alfons.
(b) He was promoted a step ahead of Alfons.
(c) He received the same promotion as Alfons.
(d) He did not receive a promotion.

12. In Germany in the 1930s, which of the following statements was false?
(a) If someone was Jewish, a gypsy, gay or a political opponent of the Nazis, 1930s Germany was not a place of promise.
(b) Wittlich became a garrison town, which brought the town prosperity, and ended unemployment.
(c) Hitler's obsession with the Jews lasted until his final breath.
(d) If someone was Jewish, a gypsy, gay or a political opponent of the Nazis, 1930's Germany seemed like a place of promise.

13. After numerous flights, how did Alfons feel?
(a) He felt like it was too much work, and wanted to be a flight mechanic instead.
(b) He felt that he should quit and become a priest instead.
(c) He loved flying and wanted to work hard for the first time in his life.
(d) He felt like he was too young, and not ready to be flying.

14. Which of the following statements about the fanfare and drum platoon is false?
(a) They practiced intensely and regularly.
(b) Alfons was never involved in these activities.
(c) They were awful musicians.
(d) They marched on Sunday mornings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alfons was ordered to the Westwall, and his duties included all of the following, except what?

2. The Hitler Youth did not cause many parental complaints, particularly when?

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

4. Other than Hitler, who was admired and adored by the Flying Hitler Youth?

5. Why did the Jews become increasingly emotional?

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