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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Helmut," Section 3 (Pages 22-37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Helmut's reaction during the second bombing?
(a) He cries and stays in his bed until it is all over.
(b) He walks outside and wanders the streets.
(c) He yells and runs to the cellar with the other tenants.
(d) He yells for his parents while running around the streets.

2. How does Seiffert first introduce Helmut's family as impoverished?
(a) Their meals are very meager.
(b) The family cannot pay for a real doctor.
(c) They are all underweight and pale.
(d) The description of "drawer-for-a-cot."

3. Why is Mutti embarrassed of Helmut?
(a) Because Helmut cannot join the army.
(b) Helmut takes bad pictures for Gladigau.
(c) She considers his quiet behavior rude.
(d) Helmut is not very bright.

4. What do Gladigau and Helmut first film with color?
(a) A victory parade.
(b) A banner-lined street with swastika emblems.
(c) Autumn trees.
(d) Gypsies in their bright clothing.

5. What happens to Helm's notebook at the train station?
(a) It is confiscated by a soldier.
(b) It gets lost in the wind and ruined by a passing train.
(c) The train station guard tells him to put it away.
(d) It gets wet and ruined in the rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Gladigau's most common clients?

2. What do families feel towards Helmut before the bombing?

3. What does Helmut enjoy most about the train station?

4. Who helps Helmut when he is confronted at the train station?

5. What "fault" is Helmut born with?

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