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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Gladigau view Papi and his family?
(a) Gladigau respects their status.
(b) Gladigau views Papi strictly as an employee.
(c) Gladigau abhors the way Papi treats his family.
(d) Gladigau tries to help them achieve prosperity.

3. How does Mutti react when her children fight amongst each other?
(a) She yells at them to behave.
(b) She does nothing but goes to sleep.
(c) She throws a cup down.
(d) She punishes each one individually.

4. What does Gladigau's neighborhood look like when Helmut finds it?
(a) It is unscathed.
(b) It is on fire.
(c) There is no more neighborhood.
(d) It looks worse than his.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mutti bring back from town after days of being sick?

2. When does Lore begin to trust Tomas?

3. What motivates Helmut to exercise his arm?

4. What fault does Helmut notice about cameras when shooting around Berlin?

5. What runs through Helmut's mind as he looks for his parents after the bombings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Helmut finally gets to join the army. What does this imply about the state of Germany at this point in the war?

2. Helmut has the opportunity to work as a soldier five years into the war. What are Helmut's thoughts and feelings towards being a soldier?

3. Germany attacks its neighbors and gains more lands that are prosperous. Neither Helmut nor anyone in his neighborhood seems to argue the Third Reich's actions. In fact, many boys are signing up to fight the war. Why would some Germans welcome the war and the push into other countries?

4. When Lore is sure Tomas is asleep, she buries the last remaining keepsakes of Vati. Why does she do this when they seemed safe in her apron?

5. Refugees come through Berlin and some speak of a brutal Soviet army the size of a continent. Others deny their truths and say it is not so. Why is it hard to know what is true and what is not? Who is right?

6. When the family eats their soup, Juri shyly offers his bread to Tomas. What does this indicate about Juri and his family?

7. Although Seiffert does not say much about the farmers, what are the implied feelings of the farmers?

8. Lore asks the woman for more food for her siblings but the woman initially responds with a look of possible fear. Why might the woman be afraid?

9. Helmut is not strong or smart. Yet, there are indications that Helmut is clever about getting what he wants. Give an example of how Helmut shows his clever ways.

10. Helmut catalogues Berlin through his snapshots. For months, Helmut sees the emptying of the city. When Gladigau interprets the pictures, he sees Berlin as the home it always is. What does Helmut learn about photography from this experience?

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