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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Helmuth first starts preparing leaflets, how often does he prepare them?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Every 5 days.
(c) Every 2 weeks.
(d) Every 10 days.

3. In 1940 after Paris falls to the Germans, where does Hitler send the Luftwaffe to bomb?
(a) Britain.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Netherlands.

4. In 1940 what river do British bombers follow when they bomb Hamburg?
(a) Danube.
(b) Oder.
(c) Rhine.
(d) Elbe.

5. At the end of 1940 how do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs spend New Year's Eve?
(a) With Helmuth's grandparents.
(b) Air-raid duty.
(c) Church service.
(d) Party.

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

7. On New Year's Eve 1940, what does Helmuth see on the street?
(a) A tank.
(b) People walking.
(c) A single car.
(d) People singing.

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

9. What sensation does Helmuth feel as he prepares to write last letters to his family?
(a) Peace.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Calmness.

10. 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) Civil service.
(c) Expulsion from school.
(d) Jail.

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

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

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

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

15. What does Helmuth do on New Year's Eve in 1941?
(a) Write essay.
(b) Church dance.
(c) Listen to the BBC.
(d) Deliver pamphlets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what neighborhood is hit?

4. In 1941 what instruments does Gerhard have?

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

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