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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. What was the first thing Alfons needed to do when he arrived in Wittlich?

2. Which of the following was not part of the sentence Alfons received from the French?

3. Why did many people think the Germans continued to fight in late 1944?

4. If soldiers surrendered to the Americans, what could they expect?

5. Hitler refused his commanders' pleas to fall back, and when they finally prevailed, what had happened?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when over half of the People's Army disappeared?

2. When the Soviet offensive broke loose along the Eastern front and Warsaw fell, what were the effects felt by the German soldiers?

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

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

5. What did Alfons learn from fighting the Americans?

6. What was the significance of Alfons's conversations with Leiwitz?

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

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

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

10. Explain Alfons's encounter with a major, whose name he could not remember, but who probably saved his life.

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

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.

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