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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Micha," Home, Spring 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction of the refugees when they first meet Helmut?
(a) Most ignore him.
(b) They curse him for his crooked arm.
(c) Many beg him for bread.
(d) They resent him for not fighting in the front.

2. Who speaks with Micha at the train station before he leaves again to search the truth about his Opa?
(a) Vati.
(b) Luise.
(c) Bernd.
(d) Mina.

3. Who commits suicide just days after Helmut's last photo?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Helmut.
(c) Papi.
(d) Churchill.

4. What influences Tomas' decision to get on the train?
(a) Leisel's tears.
(b) The look in Lore's eyes.
(c) A soldier coming towards them.
(d) Juri's cries.

5. What does Vati wish for concerning his family's connection to World War II?
(a) That the truth be told throughout history so all can learn from it.
(b) That Micha learns the truth and reveal it to Mutti.
(c) For all to deny the family's involvement in World War II.
(d) That the pain stops with his generation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Helmut's political stance in 1945 as described in Section 5?

2. What sign of trouble does Tomas see when Lore and her siblings attempt to get on the train?

3. How does Oma feel about Mutti and Vati's Nazi involvement?

4. Who calls Micha to speak with him about the war?

5. How are Helmut's winters described?

(see the answer key)

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