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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. Although the Americans seemed to trust Alfons, what did they order him to do?

2. How many Americans lost their life in the conquest of Wittlich?

3. The drive west failed due to what?

4. Who was the head of the German Labor Front?

5. What occurred as a result of the Battle of the Bulge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the purpose of Dr. Robert Ley's visit?

2. Alfons's men were not enthusiastic about their new orders, but what were the repercussions if they deserted their unit?

3. How did the Americans discover that Alfons could speak English, and what was their reaction to this information?

4. What occurred while Alfons was with his family for Christmas?

5. How did Alfons describe the sentence he received, and the work orders from the French?

6. What was the difference between the way the Americans treated prisoners of war, and the way they were treated along the Eastern front?

7. How was Alfons finally discovered as a German officer?

8. When Alfons arrived home, what measures were taken to ensure the Americans wouldn't know he was an officer?

9. What was Alfons's assignment following his orders to retreat from the Westwall?

10. What did Alfons share about his departing words with Leiwitz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Following a meeting on the Westwall with Albert Speer, Alfons and his fellow Hitler Youth leaders met Hitler. Hitler told them the Hitler Youth were his "purest creation." What did Hitler mean by this? How do you think his comment impacted the Hitler Youth leaders?

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