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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1942, what is the bed made of?

2. In 1932, when does Helmuth's mother dress for work?

3. In 1942, what day is it?

4. When does Helmuth graduate from primary school and begin middle school?

5. What day does the executioner work in 1942?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1938 what does Hugo say about God and Germany?

2. When the Reichstag burns in 1933, what decrees does Hitler make?

3. In 1938 what do Helmuth and Rudi decide to do together?

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

5. In 1932, what do Helmuth's grandparents fear?

6. In 1938 when Helmuth joins the Hitler Youth, what does Hugo say and do?

7. In 1932, what does Helmuth imagine as he plays with his soldiers and Gerhard reads?

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

9. Who is Hugo Hubener?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Helmuth begins to realize that Hitler and the Nazis are lying. What are the circumstances and people who influence Helmuth? How do those circumstance and people influence Helmuth and lead him to want to tell the truth?

Essay Topic 2

Hitler make the Communist and Jews scapegoats for everything that was wrong with Germany. What problems did Germany have when Hitler rose to power? How and why did Hitler make the Communists and Jews scapegoats for all that was wrong with Germany? How did using Communists and Jews as scapegoats help solidify his position and power?

Essay Topic 3

Helmuth is adopted by his mother’s husband, Hugo Hubener. How does Hugo influence Helmuth’s family, including his brothers? What is his role in Helmuth’s life, and how does his role change after Helmuth’s sentencing?

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