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

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

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

4. What "fault" is Helmut born with?
(a) A shortened arm.
(b) A deformed shoulder joint.
(c) A missing pectoral muscle.
(d) A missing back muscle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Seiffert first introduce Helmut's family as impoverished?

2. Where does Helmut find safety after the second bombing is over?

3. Who knocks on Helmut's door when the second bombing occurs?

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

5. Who are Gladigau's most common clients?

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