Every Man Dies Alone Quiz

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What does it mean that Eva Kluge "hoes her own row" (85)? (from Part 1: Chapters 10 - 18)

She is creating her own trouble with the government.

She is digging her own grave.

She has decided to make a life for herself of her own choosing.

She will be responsible for working a certain number of rows on the potato farm.

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

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

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

Why does Escherich kill himself? (from Part 3: Chapters 43 - 50)

Prall has threatened him with a return trip to the basement and he does not think he can take it.

He knows that he has blood on his hands for many lives and that Otto is a decent man whom he has condemned to death.

He is tired of chasing criminals like the Hobgoblin and no longer sees a purpose in it.

The stress and politics in the Gestapo headquarters is too much for him and he can no longer handle the pressure.

What is Hetty Heberle's view of politics? (from Part 2: Chapters 26 - 32)

Only the communist view is the correct one.

The common people should be glad to have strong leaders who know better running things for them.

Every citizen should be involved and know enough to discuss and debate political ideas.

Women are not able to understand much about politics.

Why does Otto think it is an absurd thing for the other inmates to say "Farewell comrade " as Otto is marched out of the Death House to his execution? (from Part 4: Chapters 60 - 72)

He is going to be killed so how can he possibly fare or do well?

The other inmates did not bother with him much before so it seems strange that they say goodbye to him now.

He does not like the term comrade as it often refers to someone who is a Communist, which he is not.

He has always had very little time in life for casual pleasantries.