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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1938 what does Herr Vinke do when Helmuth asks why a solider does not let the flag fall and save himself?
(a) Puts a mark in Helmuth's Party record book.
(b) Slaps Helmuth's hand with a ruler.
(c) Gives the class an extra homework assignment.
(d) Makes Helmuth write 100 lines of text.

2. What does Helmuth wear in 1928?
(a) Short brown pants and black ankle boots.
(b) Long brown pants and black ankle boots.
(c) Long black pants and brown ankle boots.
(d) Short black pants and brown ankle boots.

3. In 1933, what is the name of the Jewish boy who leaves Helmuth's class at school?
(a) William Zuver.
(b) Benno Seligmann.
(c) Thomas Bares.
(d) Mark Kaltenbach.

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

5. In 1942, what breakfast does Helmuth remember his mother making?
(a) Wheat toast with raspberry jam.
(b) Rye toast with red currant jam.
(c) Waffles with maple syrup.
(d) Pancakes with maple syrup.

6. In 1942, what color is the door that leads to Helmuth's cell?
(a) Dulled silver.
(b) Green.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Blue.

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

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

9. In 1932, what type of tea does Oma make?
(a) Ginger.
(b) Peppermint.
(c) Lemon basil.
(d) Chamomile.

10. Where is Helmuth's church in 1942?
(a) Factory building.
(b) Old library.
(c) Former Catholic church.
(d) Old school.

11. In 1932, what are the two armies that Helmuth's tin soldiers represent?
(a) Polish and German.
(b) British and German.
(c) Swiss and German.
(d) French and German.

12. In 1933, what month does Helmuth see SS, SA, and Hitler Youth keeping people from buying from Jewish storekeepers?
(a) May.
(b) April.
(c) February.
(d) March.

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

14. In 1933, what church does Helmuth belong to?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Mormon.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Episcopal.

15. To how many generations can Helmuth prove that he does not have Jewish blood?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1928, how old are Helmuth's half brothers?

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

3. What rank is Hugo Hubener?

4. What is the wall like in 1942?

5. How old is Helmuth when his mother says that she and Hugo will marry and Hugo will adopt Helmuth?

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