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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1942, what does Helmuth receive for breakfast?
(a) Coffee and dry bread.
(b) Coffee and rice.
(c) Tea and oatmeal.
(d) Tea and porridge.

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

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

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

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

7. In 1933, what happens when Herr Seligmann tries to clean the Jewish slurs off his shop windows?
(a) He is shot.
(b) He is beaten to death.
(c) His shop is burned.
(d) He is arrested.

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

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

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

11. In 1933, how many Germans are unemployed?
(a) 1 million.
(b) 6 million.
(c) 2 million.
(d) 5 million.

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

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

14. In 1938, when does Hugo go out with others and destroy Jewish neighborhoods?
(a) November 9.
(b) November 30.
(c) November 15.
(d) November 13.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1938, what does Helmuth call a detective agency that he forms with his friends Rudi and Karl?

2. In 1933, what month does Helmuth see SS, SA, and Hitler Youth keeping people from buying from Jewish storekeepers?

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

4. When does Helmuth's mother have a new boyfriend?

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

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