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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Micha," Home, Autumn 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Helmut's parents deny his birth defect?
(a) They see a second doctor.
(b) They ignore Helmut as he grows up.
(c) The parents push him to be normal.
(d) They tell Helmut it is all in his mind.

2. How does Lore discover the truth behind the pictures circling around Germany?
(a) Oma tells her the truth.
(b) She reads off a man's newspaper on the tram.
(c) From two women on the tram.
(d) Lore asks Tomas about them.

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

4. What does Micha like about his pictures of Opa?
(a) Opa carries a mysterious facial expression.
(b) Opa looks like he has a secret.
(c) Opa has a very genuine smile.
(d) Opa is always looking at Micha.

5. What images of veterans are described in Section 4?
(a) There is a parade for their return.
(b) They walk proudly.
(c) They are disabled and homeless.
(d) Families give them warm welcomings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Lore's feelings after several days on the road?

2. Where do Lore and her siblings sleep on their second night?

3. How are Lore and her siblings received by the first set of strangers they meet?

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

5. What happens to Helmut's feelings about being a soldier in Section 4?

(see the answer key)

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