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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Bible verse does Helmuth think of as he prepares to write letters to his family?
(a) Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.
(b) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
(c) For what has a man profited, if he has gained the whole world and lost his soul.
(d) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

2. During the last day of school for Helmuth in 1941, what does his teacher say is his gift?
(a) Interpretation.
(b) Science.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Mathematics.

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

4. What is the name of Helmuth's teacher during his last year of school in 1941?
(a) Herr Weinhard.
(b) Herr Klein.
(c) Herr Wagner.
(d) Herr Meins.

5. In 1940, what is built in Hamburg?
(a) Barracks for soldiers.
(b) Concrete towers armed with flak guns.
(c) Tanks.
(d) Military training center.

6. What furniture is in the interrogation room where Helmuth is taken at the Gestapo headquarters?
(a) Wooden table and two chairs.
(b) Steel table and one chair.
(c) Steel table.
(d) Two chairs.

7. In 1942, who are the first agents to interrogate Helmuth?
(a) Schafer and Fischer.
(b) Richter and Maier.
(c) Wangemann and Mussner.
(d) Werner and Mohns.

8. How long is Gerhard home in 1941 before he receives his draft notice?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 4 days.

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

10. After seeing Karl in the Hall of Mirrors, where does Rudi see Karl, Rudi, or Duwer again?
(a) Hall of Mirrors.
(b) Justice Center.
(c) Blood Tribunal.
(d) People's Tribunal.

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

12. When do the British bomb Hamburg?
(a) April 1940.
(b) July 1940.
(c) May 1940.
(d) June 1940.

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

14. What color ink is Helmuth given to write last letters to his family?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1942 when four prison official enter Helmuth's cell, how many guards accompany them?

2. On New Year's Eve 1940 what food do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs have?

3. In 1941 after Helmuth graduates, where does he work?

4. When Helmuth is returned to Gestapo headquarters in 1942, what color do his and other prisoners wear?

5. When do German troops march into France?

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