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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. When the head of the German Labor Front arrived to do an inspection, how did he respond to Alfons?

2. When it was announced that Alfons and a group of Nazis would be executed, how did Alfons respond?

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

4. The drive west failed due to what?

5. Who eventually occupied Germany and arrested Alfons?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What did Alfons learn from fighting the Americans?

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

In Germany during the 1930s (before the War or concentration camps had begun), Hitler convinced the Germans that the Germanic-Nordic race was superior. What does "discrimination" mean? In Germany during the 1930s, which people were discriminated against? In what ways were they discriminated against? What did Hitler hope to achieve by discriminating against these people? Why did the German people willingly follow suit?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Alfons's grandmother played a significant role in his life through her love, guidance, and personal example. Describe their relationship, citing specific examples from the book. In what ways did Alfons value his grandmother's guidance, and in what ways did he choose his own direction?

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