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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 Helmuth and his friends are taken to The People's Court, how long has it been since his arrest?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 7 months.

2. When do the British bomb Hamburg?
(a) April 1940.
(b) May 1940.
(c) June 1940.
(d) July 1940.

3. When in 1941 does Gerhard come home?
(a) April.
(b) May.
(c) March.
(d) February.

4. In September 1940 when Helmuth sings an American song and Hitler Youth hear him, what is he told could be his punishment?
(a) Civil service.
(b) Expulsion from school.
(c) Jail.
(d) Weekend detention and maybe a fine.

5. When Helmuth finds banned books in a dusty storeroom in 1941, who is the author of the book that he takes?
(a) Heinrich Mann.
(b) Thomas Mann.
(c) Eric Maria Remarque.
(d) Heinrich Heine.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Gestapo headquarters in 1942, how are Helmuth and other prisoners required to stand?

2. What does Helmuth keep saying in a prayer in 1942?

3. How long a sentence did Heinrich Mohns receive when he was convicted as a war criminal?

4. In 1932, what is one of Gerhard's favorite words?

5. In 1938 what does Herr Vinke do when Helmuth asks why a solider does not let the flag fall and save himself?

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