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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the majority of people in Jagerstatter 's village think of his death?
(a) It was a waste.
(b) It was unforeseen.
(c) It was predictable.
(d) It was deserved.

2. What did Jagerstatter's lawyer know about the sentence?
(a) It was open to interpretation.
(b) It was final.
(c) It was unusually harsh.
(d) It could still be reversed.

3. Why did Mary think the villagers were not inclined to talk with Zahn?
(a) Because most of them forgot about the incident.
(b) Because he was American.
(c) Because of an uneasy conscience.
(d) Because they didn't want to appear as if they supported Jagerstatter.

4. What did Jagerstatter's cousin do according to some in "A Train to Hell" and "The Martyr and His Village"?
(a) He tried to seduce Jagerstatter's wife.
(b) He tried to break Jagerstatter out of prison.
(c) Influenced Jagerstatter's views on the war.
(d) He told Jagerstatter's illegitimate daughter that he was his father.

5. How did the villagers see Jagerstatter's actions as being motivated by?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) A mental breakdown.
(d) His ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of weapons did Jagerstatter prophesy?

2. Who rushed aboard the train Jagerstatter dreamed about?

3. What duty did Jagerstatter tell his wife and family that a man is not excused of?

4. Who helped Jagerstatter find a lawyer?

5. What did Jagerstatter dream about after having trouble falling asleep?

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