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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. When the borders were reassigned, what were the men told to do?

2. After a month passed, how did the men begin to feel?

3. Why was the Hitler Youth puritanical?

4. In the 1930s, what were the children of Germany conditioned to believe?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What memories might a Hitler Youth have recalled following their experience at the Nuremburg Party Congress?

2. In the winter of 1943, where was Uncle Gustav, and what was his involvement in the war?

3. At only 16 years old, what had Alfons already achieved?

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

5. In the 1930s, how did children perceive the Hitler Youth?

6. In Chapter 5, what significant event occurred during one of Alfons's flights?

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

8. In Chapter 5, what did Alfons recall about the American and British attacks on Germany?

9. What was Alfons's relationship with Hanna?

10. Once Alfons was made Manfred's successor, what orders followed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Alfons continued training for the Luftwaffe, he assumed many responsibilities as a leader of hundreds of men and women, and he was expected to maintain strict discipline with his units. What must it have been like for Alfons to assume such a high level of responsibility at only 16 years old? Describe the differences between what was expected of a 16 year old in Germany during World War II, and what is generally expected of a 16 year old today in the United States.

Essay Topic 2

In "Child of Hitler," Alfons referenced the "Geneva Convention" when referring to the way the Americans treat their prisoners of war. What is the Geneva Convention? Explain what it is, and why it was developed. Do you believe the Geneva Convention was a positive agreement?

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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