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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Hall of Mirrors, how often are prisoners allowed to use the toilet?
(a) Every three hours.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Never.
(d) Every four hours.

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

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

4. What time of day do the Gestapo come for Helmuth and Duwer in 1942?
(a) 12:30 p.m.
(b) 2:30 p.m.
(c) 3:15 p.m.
(d) 1:15 p.m.

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

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

7. In September 1940 when Helmuth sings an American song and Hitler Youth hear him, what is he told could be his punishment?
(a) Weekend detention and maybe a fine.
(b) Expulsion from school.
(c) Civil service.
(d) Jail.

8. In June 1941, what countries have the Nazis overrun?
(a) Romania and Bulgaria.
(b) Italy and Romania.
(c) Bulgaria and Italy.
(d) Greece and Yugoslavia.

9. In 1942 at what time of day does a prisoner van transport Helmuth to Concentration Camp Fuhlsbuttel?
(a) 7:30 p.m.
(b) 8:30 p.m.
(c) 8 p.m.
(d) 7 p.m.

10. What Bible verse does Helmuth think of as he prepares to write letters to his family?
(a) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
(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) Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.

11. What has Helmuth learned not to do in the mornings after being interrogated by the Gestapo?
(a) Use the bathroom.
(b) Do calisthenics.
(c) Not drink.
(d) Not eat.

12. What job does Helmuth do for his church in 1940?
(a) Church treasurer.
(b) Church secretary.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Janitor.

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

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

15. What does Brother Worbs pray for in a prayer on New Year's Eve 1940?
(a) Freedom from the Nazi butchers.
(b) End of the war.
(c) End of Hitler's rule.
(d) Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1942 when does Helmuth ask Werner Kranz to translate a pamphlet into French?

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

3. In 1941 when Gerhard comes home what does Oma make for a meal?

4. When do the Nazis declare war on Russia?

5. Why does Helmuth decide he has to live after he betrays Rudi and Karl?

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