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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Helmuth graduate from primary school and begin middle school?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1937.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1936.

2. In 1933 who brings news of the emergency decree Hitler declares to Helmuth's grandparents?
(a) David Bast.
(b) Thomas Albach.
(c) Heinrich Worbs.
(d) William Klein.

3. In May 1933, what does a newsreel show when Helmuth goes to the movies?
(a) Hitler speaking.
(b) Burning books.
(c) Burning Jewish stores.
(d) Killing Jews.

4. In 1928, how old is Helmuth?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. In 1933, when are Helmuth and his class mates in the school auditorium waiting for a special radio broadcast?
(a) January 30.
(b) January 23.
(c) January 11.
(d) January 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of coat does Helmuth's mother wear in 1933?

2. In 1938 where is Hans an apprentice?

3. In 1942, what does Helmuth feel when he prays?

4. In 1942, what breakfast does Helmuth remember his mother making?

5. In 1933, how many Germans are unemployed?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1942, what does Helmuth do when a loud bell clangs?

2. In 1939, why does Hugo say that laws like not listening to foreign radio stations are necessary during wartime?

3. In 1938 why is Rudi interrogated by the Gestapo?

4. What does Helmuth fear in 1942 and why is he relieved after breakfast arrives?

5. What is the Hitler Youth group, and how do its members dress?

6. What is the Treaty of Versailles and how did it affect Germany?

7. Where is Helmuth on Day 264 in 1942 and what is he thinking?

8. In 1932, what suggestion does Gerhard make when he sees Helmuth playing with toy soldiers?

9. In 1932, where and how is Helmuth playing with toy solidiers?

10. Who is Hugo Hubener?

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