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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. Along the Eastern Front, how many Hitler Youth died?

2. With whom did Alfons reunite at the end of Chapter 11?

3. What were the men in short supply of?

4. Immediately following the war, how did Alfons feel about his allegiance to Hitler?

5. Upon reflection, how did Alfons believe he would have responded, had his eyes been opened to the Holocaust sooner?

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 occurred while Alfons was with his family for Christmas?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

In "Child of Hitler," Alfons referenced the "Geneva Convention" when referring to the way the Americans treat their prisoners of war. What is the Geneva Convention? Explain what it is, and why it was developed. Do you believe the Geneva Convention was a positive agreement?

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