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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How old is Helmuth when his mother says that she and Hugo will marry and Hugo will adopt Helmuth?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

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

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

7. In 1939 who promises to support Poland if Germany threatens to invade?
(a) Britain and France.
(b) United States and Britain.
(c) France and Switzerland.
(d) Belgium and Holland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What day does the executioner work in 1942?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Wednesdays.
(c) Tuesdays.
(d) Thursdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1942, how many paces does it take Helmuth to go the length of his cell?

2. In 1938, how many of the 60 million Germans are Jews?

3. In 1932, how old is Helmuth?

4. In 1928, what does Helmuth see during a parade?

5. In 1942, what day is it?

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