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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. Who helps Helmut obtain consistent food?
(a) A veteran.
(b) The local baker.
(c) Another man who has lost his family.
(d) The train station guard.

2. 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.

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

4. What is constantly on Helmut's mind that reminds him that he is a disappointment?
(a) His sad expressions in family photos.
(b) The way his mother looks at him.
(c) He is not a soldier.
(d) He takes bad photos.

5. What does Helmut notice during the family beach vacation?
(a) It seems as empty there as in the city.
(b) He may be strong enough to be a soldier.
(c) His arm is strong but his body is weak.
(d) Mutti and Papi are still proud of his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mutti embarrassed of Helmut?

2. What disagreement occurs between Gladigau and Helmut?

3. What images of veterans are described in Section 4?

4. What will become of Berlin?

5. What is Helmut's political stance in 1945 as described in Section 5?

(see the answer key)

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