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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In March of 1941, what time does Helmuth listen to Gerhard's shortwave radio?
(a) 9:55 p.m.
(b) 10:15 p.m.
(c) 10:05 p.m.
(d) 10:10 p.m.

2. In 1942 what time do four uniformed prison officials enter Helmuth's cell?
(a) 2:35 p.m.
(b) 12:55 p.m.
(c) 11:55 a.m.
(d) 1:05 p.m.

3. When do German troops march into France?
(a) Spring 1940.
(b) Winter 1940.
(c) Winter 1939.
(d) Fall 1940.

4. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what neighborhood is hit?
(a) Mitte.
(b) Wandsbek.
(c) Harburg.
(d) St. Pauli.

5. Who is Helmuth missing on New Year's Eve 1940?
(a) Hans.
(b) His mother.
(c) Karl.
(d) Gerhard.

6. Why does Helmuth decide he has to live after he betrays Rudi and Karl?
(a) To explain.
(b) As a punishment.
(c) To try to save them.
(d) To take the blame.

7. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, how many bombs land in a residential neighborhood?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

8. In 1940, how many people can the bomb shelters built in Hamburg hold?
(a) 850.
(b) 1025.
(c) About 700.
(d) Up to 1,000.

9. In 1941 when Gerhard comes home what does Oma make for a meal?
(a) Potato soup, sausages, bread, and cake.
(b) Borscht and bread.
(c) Cabbage soup and bread.
(d) Beef stew, bread, and cookies.

10. In 1940 when Gerhard serves in the Reich Labor Service, what are his duties?
(a) Bicycle messenger.
(b) Completing paperwork.
(c) Repair roads.
(d) Janitorial work.

11. How does Helmuth learn that Brother Worbs has been arrested?
(a) Rudi.
(b) Hugo.
(c) At work.
(d) Gerhard.

12. When Helmuth is returned to Gestapo headquarters in 1942, what color do his and other prisoners wear?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

13. In 1942 when does Helmuth ask Werner Kranz to translate a pamphlet into French?
(a) April.
(b) March.
(c) January.
(d) February.

14. In 1941, when does Gerhard graduate from training in the signal corps and sent to officer training school in Warsaw?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) October.
(d) August.

15. What does Gerhard bring home with him in 1941 that he buys from the black market?
(a) Food.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Radio.
(d) Bananas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Hall of Mirrors, how often are prisoners allowed to use the toilet?

2. In September 1940, what song is Helmuth singing when a group of Hitler Youth come by?

3. In 1940 what does Hamburg tear up?

4. How long is Gerhard home in 1941 before he receives his draft notice?

5. After seeing Karl in the Hall of Mirrors, where does Rudi see Karl, Rudi, or Duwer again?

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