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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. Why did the American soldiers become suspicious?

2. Whom did Alfons greet when he arrived in Wittlich?

3. Who did Alfons realize probably saved his life?

4. When Alfons was taken to a high position on the Westwall, what was he told?

5. What experience caused Alfons to grow sick?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the difference between how Alfons felt about Germany during the Hitler years,and how he felt about those same experiences many years later?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 7, what promotion did Alfons receive, and why?

5. When did Alfons meet Hitler and observe that he looked older and frail?

6. What did Hitler mean when he told the Hitler Youth leaders that the Hitler Youth was his "purest creation"?

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

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

9. Describe Germany's attitude toward the war by late 1944, when many people felt they should not continue to fight.

10. Initially following the war, describe Alfons's feelings about the outcome of the war, his allegiance to Hitler, and the millions of people who were killed.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alfons climbed the ranks and was promoted many times while he was a member of the Flying Hitler Youth and training for the Luftwaffe. Why do you think he was so successful? Describe the motivators, strengths, and interests which influenced his ability to succeed.

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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