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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. Who was flying when an American enemy aircraft came in on a bomber raid?

2. Which of the following was true about the Hitler Youth?

3. Alfons usually served mass while wearing what?

4. What did Herr Becker claim as the reason for Kristallnacht?

5. When the Jews were forced to leave Wittlich, to where did they think they were being sent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Alfons handle his responsibilities as a unit leader?

6. Describe George, the farmhand.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While flying a glider under Winkler's command, Alfons missed his landing and wrecked a plane. Describe how he felt when this happened. After the fact, what was his greatest concern? Do you think he deserved another chance to successfully land the flight? Why do you think Winkler gave him another chance to earn his C ranking?

Essay Topic 2

When Alfons joined the Flying Hitler Youth, he met Rabbit, and they became friends. They were both good pilots, and they developed a friendly competition to train well and rise in the ranks. How do you think their competitiveness affected their success while in training? Do you think they genuinely wanted the other to succeed, or were they focused more on their own personal achievements?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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