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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1942, what does Helmuth do after he hears another prisoner killed?
(a) Shakes uncontrollably.
(b) Throws up.
(c) Has diarrhea.
(d) Cries.

2. In 1939 when do Mutti and Hugo marry?
(a) July.
(b) September.
(c) October.
(d) August.

3. In 1932, when does Helmuth's mother dress for work?
(a) Mid-afternoon.
(b) Nighttime.
(c) Noon.
(d) Early morning.

4. What shops do the Jewish families run that Helmuth knows in 1933?
(a) Pharmacy and grocery.
(b) Butcher shop and bakery.
(c) Jewelry store and tailor shop.
(d) Grocery and department store.

5. In 1942, how many paces does it take Helmuth to go the length of his cell?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

6. In 1942, what does Helmuth feel when he prays?
(a) Hopelessness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Warm clamness.
(d) Hope.

7. When is Austria reunited with Germany?
(a) Fall 1938.
(b) Summer 1938.
(c) Spring 1938.
(d) Winter 1938.

8. Who do Helmuth and Rudi find might have committed a murder in 1938?
(a) Franz Seemann.
(b) Martin Klein.
(c) Thomas Waltz.
(d) Luther Williams.

9. When are Jews forbidden to enter city parks?
(a) Winter 1938.
(b) Summer 1938.
(c) Spring 1938.
(d) Fall 1938.

10. What rank is Hugo Hubener?
(a) Rottenfuhrer.
(b) Sturmbannfuhrer.
(c) Schutze.
(d) Oberfuhrer.

11. In 1938 why does Rudi need to have surgery?
(a) Broken nose.
(b) Broken ankle.
(c) Broken bones in his hand.
(d) Severed artery in his wrist.

12. In May 1933, who does Gerhard say is Hitler's favorite author?
(a) Alfred Dobin.
(b) Leonhard Frank.
(c) Karl May.
(d) Georg Jellinek.

13. In 1933, when does Hitler become chancellor of Germany?
(a) February 4.
(b) January 30.
(c) January 1.
(d) February 11.

14. In 1938, how old is Gerhard?
(a) 16.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

15. In 1938 whose murder does the police inspector ask Helmuth and Rudi to find the murderer for?
(a) Teen.
(b) Dock worker.
(c) Streetwalker.
(d) Priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1942, what day is it?

2. How old is Helmuth in 1942?

3. In 1932, what music are Helmuth's grandparents playing?

4. What is the wall like in 1942?

5. In 1933, what church does Helmuth belong to?

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