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

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

3. In 1941 after Helmuth graduates, where does he work?
(a) Social welfare department.
(b) City government officers.
(c) Library.
(d) City water department.

4. In 1942 when four prison official enter Helmuth's cell, how many guards accompany them?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. After seeing Karl in the Hall of Mirrors, when does Rudi again see Karl, Rudi, or Duwer again?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In 1942, who are the first agents to interrogate Helmuth?

5. In 1942 at what time of day does a prisoner van transport Helmuth to Concentration Camp Fuhlsbuttel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it like at the train station when Helmuth and his family say good-bye to Gerhard?

2. What does Duwer tell the Gestapo about his involvement with Helmuth?

3. How do the Gestapo agents search Helmuth's grandparents' apartment, and what do they find?

4. What does Helmuth discover when he first listens to Gerhard's shortwave?

5. What does Helmuth discover at his workplace after he graduates from school?

6. In 1942, what happens at 1:05 p.m. while Helmuth is in his cell?

7. How does Helmuth feel after he betrays Karl and Rudi and why does he decide that he must live?

8. How do Helmuth, Rudi, and Brother Worbs spend New Year's Eve in 1940?

9. What does Helmuth do that leads to his arrest?

10. What does Herr Meins say about Helmuth's essay and the topic?

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