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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. Once Germany was at war with the United States, why was Alfons not worried?

2. Which of the following people were allowed to join the Jungvolk, the Hitler Youth's junior branch?

3. Why was Alfons's grandmother furious when he was ordered to report to the glider camp?

4. Alfons arrived at training camp, and after a short time was forced to do what?

5. In the winter of 1943, which of the following statements about Uncle Gustav was true?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Alfons recall about Kristallnacht?

2. In Chapter 1, what did Alfons share about his family?

3. What was Alfons's relationship with Hanna?

4. What happened when an American enemy aircraft attacked while Rabbit was flying?

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

6. At an early age, what was Alfons conditioned to believe about the Jewish people?

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

8. What did Alfons recall about the Nuremburg Party Congress?

9. What do you think most German people would have predicted about the war at this time? Were they confident or anxious?

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

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 "Child of Hitler," Alfons Heck shared his personal experience as a leader in the Hitler Youth. Compare Alfons's perception of the Nazi empire while he was a member of the Hitler Youth with his perception many years later after the War. How did his point of view change, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Alfons's time as a member of the Hitler Youth, there were various people who helped Alfons along, or in some way strongly influenced his success, opportunity and motivation. Identify a minimum of three people who influenced Alfons's career, and explain the influence each person had on Alfons's life.

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