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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helmuth keep saying in a prayer in 1942?
(a) Psalm 37.
(b) As Thou Wilt.
(c) Psalm 23.
(d) Help.

2. In 1938, what music are Mutti and Helmuth listening to when an announcement comes that Ernst vom Rath has died?
(a) Bach.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Wagner.

3. What type of coat does Helmuth's mother wear in 1933?
(a) Cream wool.
(b) Black wool.
(c) Navy wool.
(d) Brown wool.

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

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

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

7. When does Helmuth's mother have a new boyfriend?
(a) March 1935.
(b) June 1935.
(c) April 1935.
(d) May 1935.

8. In 1928, how old are Helmuth's half brothers?
(a) 8 and 7.
(b) 9 and 8.
(c) 7 and 6.
(d) 6 and 5.

9. At the end of February 1933, what does Helmuth dream about?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Dog.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) His mother.

10. In 1933, what ages of boys belong to the Hitler Youth?
(a) 9 to 15.
(b) 10 to 14.
(c) 12 to 16.
(d) 12 to 18.

11. When is it reported in 1938 that a young Jew has shot a Nazi official in Paris?
(a) November 21.
(b) November 7.
(c) November 1.
(d) November 8.

12. Who lives next door to Helmuth and his mother in 1928?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Grandparents.
(d) School friend of his mother.

13. The day that Hitler was appointed chancellor, what did Helmuth's mother fix for supper?
(a) Sausage and noodles.
(b) Schnitzel and sausage.
(c) Fresh rye bread, sausage, and fried onions.
(d) Turnips, potatoes and cabbage.

14. In 1938, what does Mutti give Hugo for breakfast the morning after von Rath dies?
(a) Toast and sausage.
(b) Potatoes and eggs.
(c) Soft-boiled eggs and rye toast.
(d) Sausage and eggs.

15. In 1933, which Mormon article of faith states that Mormons are to honor their country and their leaders?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1939 who promises to support Poland if Germany threatens to invade?

2. In 1933, what happens when Herr Seligmann tries to clean the Jewish slurs off his shop windows?

3. In 1938 where does Gerhard work?

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

5. In 1938, what is Gerhard studying?

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