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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. What is the name of Helmuth's teacher during his last year of school in 1941?
(a) Herr Meins.
(b) Herr Wagner.
(c) Herr Weinhard.
(d) Herr Klein.

2. In September 1940, where are Helmuth, Rudi, and Karl walking home from?
(a) Prayer meeting.
(b) Choir practice.
(c) Bible study.
(d) Church youth group.

3. 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) Eric Maria Remarque.
(c) Heinrich Heine.
(d) Thomas Mann.

4. What time of day on October 27, 1942, does a guard bring Helmuth paper and pen?
(a) 4:30 p.m.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) 5:30 p.m.
(d) 6 p.m.

5. What is the wall like in 1942?
(a) Red brick.
(b) Cement blocks.
(c) Barbed wire.
(d) Yellow brick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Helmuth in 1942?

3. Who wrote a letter on Helmuth's behalf arguing that his graduation paper proved that he had a positive attitude toward the state and the Fuhrer?

4. When did Karl emigrate to the United States?

5. In 1932, how old is Helmuth?

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