Every Man Dies Alone Quiz

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Why does Anna wish to take over the dropping of the postcards? (from Part 3: Chapters 33 - 42)

She wants to be more actively involved instead of having Otto do all the work.

She thinks that Otto is not careful enough and that his luck has run out.

She wants to try some different kinds of buildings and drop zones.

She knows they are looking for a man and she wants to trick the Gestapo.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

What does it mean that Max Harteisen has "butter on his head" (145)? (from Part 2: Chapters 19 - 25)

He is a slick mover and can talk his way out of anything.

He is the film industry's golden boy.

His political stance is questionable and, therefore, he is a choice candidate to be swallowed up by the Gestapo.

Trouble seems to roll off him easily and no one can touch him.

Why does Karl Hergesell get angry at Grigoleit for pressuring him about no involvement in resistance activities? (from Part 3: Chapters 33 - 42)

He is concerned that Grigoleit may still want to hurt Trudel.

He wants to put the past behind him and forget his former associations.

He wants to live a quiet life and protect his wife and child.

He believes the resistance is ineffective so why risk your life.