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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. What happened during one of Alfons's training flights?

3. What did Alfons believe was his first and most important duty?

4. What happened to Alfons as a result of a poor training flight?

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

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 was Alfons's relationship with Hanna?

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

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

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

6. When the Allies landed at Normandy, how did the German people react?

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 3, what did Alfons witness happening to the Jewish people in Wittlich?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although he was very young, Alfons remembered the day in 1936 when Nazi troops marched into Wittlich, and the citizens cheered. Hitler was there, also. What was significant about this day for the people of Wittlich? How do you think this event impacted Alfons personally?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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