The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the reason that Borge and the other boys did not kill the German soldiers in Nibe? (from Chapters 8 - Chapter 11)

The German soldiers were looking out for them in the darkness.

They did not know how to pull the trigger on the machine gun.

They felt they could not kill grandfathers.

The German soldiers did not come out of their barracks so they could shoot them.

How did the German soldiers think the Danish people perceived them when they moved into Odense? (from Introduction - Chapter 3 )

They believed the Danes were neutral and would go about their business as usual.

They believed the Danes were unhappy about their inability to protect themselves from England and France.

They believed the Danes hated them and would do anything to resist them.

They believed the Danes were glad to be protected by Germany.

How would you characterize the Danish authorities' response to the boys' imprisonment and trial? (from Chapter 12 - Chapter 15)

They wanted to give the boys to German authorities to preserve their relationship.

They wanted the boys to be sent to prison for as long as possible.

They tried to assure the boys would receive the most lenient sentences.

They were neutral to the boys and treated them like any other prisoner.

Why did the older Churchill Club collaborators escape from prison 19 times? (from Chapter 12 - Chapter 15)

They wanted to make sure their families were safe after their arrests.

They wanted to demonstrate that there were still Nazi objectors in Denmark.

They wanted to eat and drink more than the prison provided.

They wanted to escape the isolating confines of the prison.

How did the RAF Club feel about the prospect of the Churchill Club in Aalborg? (from Introduction - Chapter 3 )

They thought the Churchill Club would be more powerful than they were.

They predicted that the two clubs would share advice with one another.

They assumed the club would be ineffective.

They assumed the club would be as powerful as their own.