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

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

4. Along the Eastern Front, how many Hitler Youth died?
(a) Thousands.
(b) Tens of thousands.
(c) 100.
(d) 10.

5. Upon reflection, how did Alfons believe he would have responded, had his eyes been opened to the Holocaust sooner?
(a) It would not have affected his loyalty to Hitler.
(b) He would have left the Hitler Youth.
(c) He would never have been loyal to Hitler.
(d) He would have been sick every night, and unable to fight.

6. Why did the Wehrmacht bomb the railroad bridge through Burg Strasse?
(a) To distract and confuse the Allies.
(b) To stop the Allies from getting through.
(c) They were enraged and paranoid.
(d) To prevent German soldiers from deserting.

7. How old was Alfons when he was appointed to command 2800 boys and 80 girls?
(a) 16.
(b) 22.
(c) 14.
(d) 20.

8. To where was Alfons sent, instead of to a P.O.W. camp?
(a) Home.
(b) To a field hospital to serve as an interpreter.
(c) Hamburg, to serve as an interpreter.
(d) To the Eastern front.

9. Why was Alfons's grandmother in distress?
(a) Alfons didn't seem to realize the consequences of following Hitler.
(b) Alfons was not helping his family rebuild.
(c) She had lost everything.
(d) She didn't know the fate of her sons.

10. What task was given to Alfons by the Americans?
(a) Teach them how to speak German.
(b) Wash their clothes and dishes.
(c) Find any remaining Hitler Youth and bring them out of hiding.
(d) Read American instructions to his townspeople in Germany.

11. Near the end of Chapter 9, Luftwaffe pilots became so enraged that they did what?
(a) They rammed Allied bombers.
(b) They deserted the Luftwaffe.
(c) Many of them killed themselves.
(d) They engaged in a horrific firestorm in Dresden.

12. Who was the Minister of Armaments and Ammunitions?
(a) Alfons Heck.
(b) Albert Speer.
(c) Gert.
(d) Lammers.

13. What disappointing news did Alfons receive from Dr. Robert Ley?
(a) He would not be able to join the Luftwaffe.
(b) He was being fired, and sent home.
(c) He was being demoted.
(d) His Uncle Gustav was reported dead.

14. At the beginning of Chapter 10, to where did Alfons return?
(a) The Eastern Front.
(b) The Westwall.
(c) The Luftwaffe.
(d) Wittlich.

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