Every Man Dies Alone Quiz

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Borkhausen's description of Baldur Persicke as a "bespectacled cobra" is an example of what type of literary device? (from Part 1: Chapters 10 - 18)

A metaphor.

An allegory.

Personification.

Anthropomorphism.

When thinking about his carpentry business folding after the First War, what does Otto mean when he reflects, "Hitler was the one who pulled their chestnuts out of the fire" (20)? (from Part 1: Chapters 1 - 9)

Hitler subsidized their income when they could no longer pay their bills.

Hitler showed leniency when they were unable to contribute money to the Nazi Party.

Hitler saved them financially by creating new jobs for people.

Hitler was the one who ruined their stable, well-off life and made them less successful.

Why does Frau Rosenthal keep counting her money and fingering her jewelry? (from Part 1: Chapters 10 - 18)

She is trying to decide what to do with all of it since she is stuck in a tiny room.

They are her most prized possessions.

They make her feel connected to her past life when everything went well for her family.

She is trying to make sure that no one has stolen anything from her.

In referring to the concierge at Anna Schonlein's apartment, what does Escherich mean when he says "Stick and carrot, that was the way to go" (264)? (from Part 2: Chapters 26 - 32)

He will reward him a better paying job to keep him contentedly on the Gestapo's side and informing for them.

He thinks the concierge is as stupid as a horse that must be told what to do.

He thinks the right way to handle the man is to rough him up a bit and then be nice to him to get him to comply with his wishes.

He will supply the main with some extra food.

Why does Trudel forgive Anna for naming her to Inspector Laub? (from Part 4: Chapters 51 - 59)

She realizes that Anna is old and cannot withstand prolonged interrogation, so she betrayed her.

She only tells Anna that she is forgiven, but Trudel still harbors anger in her heart.

She realizes that the inspectors twist everything and force information out of people.

She loves her "Mother" and cannot stay angry with her.