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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gerhard comes home for a few days, how long does he think he will be home at the most?
(a) A week or two.
(b) Three or four weeks.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 6 days.

2. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what building is hit in a residential area?
(a) Movie theater.
(b) Church.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Tenement.

3. In the radio report that Helmuth hears in March 1941, how many tons of merchant vessels were sunk by the Germans from March 16 through the 23?
(a) 432,400.
(b) 289,100.
(c) 198,700.
(d) 367,800.

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

5. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg where is most of the damage done?
(a) U-boat pens and refineries.
(b) Submarines being built.
(c) Docks and wharves.
(d) Factories.

6. In September 1940, where are Helmuth, Rudi, and Karl walking home from?
(a) Choir practice.
(b) Church youth group.
(c) Prayer meeting.
(d) Bible study.

7. When Helmuth finds banned books in a dusty storeroom in 1941, who is the author of the book that he takes?
(a) Eric Maria Remarque.
(b) Thomas Mann.
(c) Heinrich Mann.
(d) Heinrich Heine.

8. In 1940 what does Hamburg tear up?
(a) Backyards.
(b) Gardens.
(c) Walking paths.
(d) City parks.

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

10. In September 1940, what song is Helmuth singing when a group of Hitler Youth come by?
(a) Moonlight Serenade.
(b) You Are My Sunshine.
(c) Over the Rainbow.
(d) Little Brown Jug.

11. When in 1942 did the court find Helmuth guilty?
(a) August 11.
(b) August 21.
(c) July 18.
(d) July 3.

12. What is the place called where Helmuth and the other prisoners are taken at Gestapo headquarters?
(a) Black Hall.
(b) Judgment Hall.
(c) Hall of Mirrors.
(d) White Hall.

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

14. In 1942 what is Helmuth's last request?
(a) That his family be allowed to leave the country.
(b) To see his family.
(c) To write letters to his family.
(d) To receive clemency.

15. On New Year's Eve 1940 what food do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs have?
(a) Cake and ice cream.
(b) Chocolate cake.
(c) Hot cider and jelly doughnuts.
(d) Milk and cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Helmuth first starts preparing leaflets, how often does he prepare them?

2. During Christmas 1941, where does Karl go?

3. In 1941, when does Gerhard graduate from training in the signal corps and sent to officer training school in Warsaw?

4. In 1940 when Gerhard serves in the Reich Labor Service, what are his duties?

5. In September 1940 when Helmuth sings an American song and Hitler Youth hear him, what is he told could be his punishment?

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