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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 yells for his parents while running around the streets.
(b) He cries and stays in his bed until it is all over.
(c) He walks outside and wanders the streets.
(d) He yells and runs to the cellar with the other tenants.

2. What changes described in Section 3 are occurring in Germany's economy?
(a) There is a lot of food but less material goods.
(b) The war has no effect on the economy.
(c) There is a surplus of material goods.
(d) Everything is to be rationed.

3. What does Helmut enjoy most about the train station?
(a) People watching.
(b) Watching the train engineers.
(c) The noise.
(d) Talking to the guard.

4. What does Helmut notice about the train station?
(a) The number of trains is decreasing.
(b) The people leaving are all soldiers.
(c) The number of trains is increasing.
(d) There are more people departing than arriving.

5. What motivates Helmut to exercise his arm?
(a) He wants to join the army.
(b) He believes it will help him be a better photographer.
(c) He wants to impress Edda.
(d) He wants to make Gladigau proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is constantly on Helmut's mind that reminds him that he is a disappointment?

2. What "fault" is Helmut born with?

3. What does the confrontation at the train station indicate about the Third Reich's concerns?

4. Why is Mutti "clever" for having something on the table every night?

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

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