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

2. Where does Helmut make a home after his is destroyed?
(a) In an abandoned bakery.
(b) In a cellar.
(c) At the train station.
(d) In Gladigau's shop.

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

4. Which of Helmut's family portraits does Papi usually prefer?
(a) Ones that include Helmut in uniform.
(b) Ones that hide Helmut's birth defect.
(c) Ones that show the entire family smiling and proud.
(d) Ones that include Helmut smiling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helmut consistently obtain food?

2. What motivates Helmut to exercise his arm?

3. How does Helmut feel as the war progresses?

4. How are Helmut's winters described?

5. Why is Mutti embarrassed of Helmut?

(see the answer key)

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