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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Helmut," Section 5 (Pages 44-47).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Mutti and Papi after the second bombing?
(a) They are stuck under the rubble.
(b) They are assumed dead.
(c) They are assumed to have evacuated.
(d) They are hiding in the cellar.

2. What opportunity does Gladigau give Helmut?
(a) He leaves Helmut responsible when on vacation.
(b) He lets him document the rebuilding of the train station.
(c) He lets him document the emptying of the city.
(d) He gives Helmut the shop in his will.

3. Who are Gladigau's most common clients?
(a) Soldiers off to war or widowed women.
(b) Widows and orphaned children.
(c) Widowed men and soldiers.
(d) Whole families.

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

5. Where is Helmut born?
(a) Auschwitz.
(b) Cologne.
(c) Munich.
(d) Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. To what does Helmut devote one photo from each roll of film?

5. What will become of Berlin?

(see the answer key)

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