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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1932, who is the author of the adventure novel that Gerhard reads?
(a) Yvan Goll .
(b) Hedwig Courths-Mahler .
(c) Heinrich Böll .
(d) Karl May.

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

3. In 1928, what street do Helmuth and his mother walk?
(a) Collanaden.
(b) Palmaille.
(c) Luisenweg.
(d) Elbchaussee.

4. In 1933, when are Helmuth and his class mates in the school auditorium waiting for a special radio broadcast?
(a) January 23.
(b) January 8.
(c) January 11.
(d) January 30.

5. How long after the victory parade for Hitler is held in 1933 does Helmuth hear Hitler's first radio speech?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 nights.
(c) 1 night.
(d) 4 days.

6. In 1939 how old is Helmuth?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

7. In May 1933, what does Helmuth hide?
(a) A picture of a Jewish friend.
(b) Music.
(c) Radio.
(d) Karl May books.

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

9. When does Germany annex Czechoslovakia?
(a) Winter 1938.
(b) Summer 1939.
(c) Fall 1939.
(d) Spring 1939.

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

11. In 1928, how old is Helmuth?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

13. In May 1933, what does a newsreel show when Helmuth goes to the movies?
(a) Hitler speaking.
(b) Burning books.
(c) Burning Jewish stores.
(d) Killing Jews.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1938 where does Gerhard work?

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

3. In 1938 whose murder does the police inspector ask Helmuth and Rudi to find the murderer for?

4. In 1942, what color prison smock does Helmuth wear?

5. In May 1933, who does Gerhard say is Hitler's favorite author?

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