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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Nazi troops march into Paris?
(a) May 10, 1940.
(b) May 14, 1940.
(c) October 6, 1939.
(d) June 14, 1940.

2. How old was Siegfried's mother when she died?
(a) 63.
(b) 72.
(c) 69.
(d) 59.

3. Who ordered the expansion of the Auschwitz death camp?
(a) Ernst von Rath.
(b) Anton Blum.
(c) Heinrich Himmler.
(d) Manfred von Richthofen.

4. Who did Herschel Grynszpan shoot at the German Embassy in Paris in retaliation for his father being shipped back to Poland?
(a) Ernst von Rath.
(b) Anton Blum.
(c) Heinrich Himmler.
(d) Reinhard Heydrich.

5. When did Hitler give a speech to his top staff establishing his plans to invade Russia?
(a) December 7, 1941.
(b) December 18, 1940.
(c) October 6, 1939.
(d) June 22, 1941.

6. What was the name of Alfons Heck's father?
(a) Jakob.
(b) Andre.
(c) Hess.
(d) Richard.

7. What American pilot made several trips to tour the Luftwaffe and became friends with Hermann Göring?
(a) Heinrich Himmler.
(b) Anton Blum.
(c) Manfred von Richthofen.
(d) Charles Lindbergh.

8. How many synagogues were there in Frankfurt that were destoryed during Kristallnacht?
(a) 4.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

9. Near what river was Alfons Heck raised?
(a) The Rhine River.
(b) The Danube River.
(c) The Mosel River.
(d) The Thames River.

10. What does "Mein Kampf" translate to in English?
(a) My Struggle.
(b) My Power.
(c) My Strength.
(d) My War.

11. When did Great Britain declare war on Nazi Germany?
(a) September 3, 1939.
(b) October 6, 1939.
(c) May 14, 1940.
(d) June 14, 1940.

12. What crop did Alfons Heck's family produce in the farm near Wittlich?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Barley.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Wheat.

13. What was the name of Alfons Heck's twin brother?
(a) Rudolf.
(b) Andre.
(c) Michel.
(d) Richard.

14. What SS official planned and staged the attack on Poland?
(a) Ernst von Rath.
(b) Paul Wolff.
(c) Anton Blum.
(d) Reinhard Heydrich.

15. Where did Alfons Heck tell his grandmother the Jews from Wittlich would be sent to provide labor for their crimes?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Holland.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Hitler's youth group?

2. On what date did Helen and Siegfried give over Doris to the couple that would raise her?

3. Where did Heinz Ermann go to stay with his Uncle Herbert when persecution of Jews began to become more serious?

4. When was the night of broken glass (Kristallnacht)?

5. When did Germany invade Sudetenland?

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