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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alfons's childhood friend Heinz Ermann could not join the Hitler Youth. Later, what happened to Heinz's family?

2. Which of the following statements about Alfons's family's farmhand is false?

3. What was the name of Alfons's family's farmhand?

4. When the Allies landed at Normandy, who said they would finally have a chance to get at the elusive American enemy?

5. Alfons was assigned to a new camp where his flying time was limited due to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the late 1930s, what did the German Jews understand would occur to their people as a result of Hitler's leadership?

2. What influence did Alfons' teacher, Herr Becker, have on him at a young age?

3. Describe Alfons's early days with the Flying Hitler Youth.

4. When Hitler attacked Poland, how did the German people feel about the possibility of war?

5. Why were the Nazis successful in singling out the Jews?

6. In Chapter 1, what positive effects of Hitler's leadership did Alfons recall?

7. Who was Major General Adolf Galland, and what did he say to the future Luftwaffe pilots?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 3, how did Alfons describe the mindset of the Germans, with regard to war?

9. At the end of Chapter 5, what important goal did Alfons achieve?

10. Describe George, the farmhand.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Naturally, when the Americans entered the War, Alfons developed contempt for them because they stood in the way of Germany's victory. Over the years, both during the war and following Germany's defeat, Alfons had several encounters with Americans. Describe a minimum of three encounters that Alfons had with Americans and how those encounters influenced his perception of the Americans.

Essay Topic 2

In November 1938, Alfons witnessed Kristallnacht, when the SA and SS smashed the windows of Jewish businesses and stormed Jewish synagogues. This event further established a culture shift (a change in mindset and behavior) that was taking place in Germany under Hilter's leadership. Describe the culture shift that was taking place. What did Alfons's response to Kristallnacht suggest about his state of mind at this time with regard to Nazi Germany? Describe the emotional response and physical losses of the Jewish victims of Kristallnacht. How do you think they were feeling?

Essay Topic 3

One day while Rabbit was flying, an American enemy aircraft came in on a bombing raid. Sergeant Baum was also flying, and he distracted the American aircraft to save Rabbit. Rabbit was able to land safely, but Sergeant Baum died. How did Rabbit feel about Sergeant Baum's sacrifice? How do you think the experience might have influenced the way he lived his life from that point forward? Why do you think Sergeant Baum was willing to sacrifice himself for Rabbit? What characteristics did Sergeant Baum display in doing so?

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