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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Memories of 1942 - Author's Note - Pages 154-174.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Karl released from a concentration camp in Siberia?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1945.

2. In 1932, who is the author of the adventure novel that Gerhard reads?
(a) Karl May.
(b) Hedwig Courths-Mahler .
(c) Heinrich Böll .
(d) Yvan Goll .

3. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what building is hit in a residential area?
(a) Church.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Movie theater.
(d) Tenement.

4. In the radio report that Helmuth hears in March 1941, how many tons of merchant vessels were sunk by the Germans from March 16 through the 23?
(a) 367,800.
(b) 289,100.
(c) 198,700.
(d) 432,400.

5. In 1933, what time does the radio state that the parade is under way to celebrate Hitler's victory?
(a) 5:30 p.m.
(b) Around 6:30 p.m.
(c) 7:30 p.m.
(d) Nearly 7 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1942, when does Helmuth leave for Berlin?

2. What has Helmuth learned not to do in the mornings after being interrogated by the Gestapo?

3. In 1933, when does Hitler become chancellor of Germany?

4. In May 1933, who does Gerhard say is Hitler's favorite author?

5. How does Helmuth learn that Brother Worbs has been arrested?

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