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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Hitler Youth did not cause many parental complaints, particularly when?
(a) When they served mass.
(b) When Hitler encouraged them to respect their elders.
(c) When Hitler assigned them to land service.
(d) When Hitler made them march for hours at a time.

2. In the winter of 1943, which of the following statements about Uncle Gustav was true?
(a) He was called into action, but returned home immediately.
(b) He became very ill, and could not leave his bed.
(c) He became very angry about the war.
(d) He was missing in action.

3. When some of the boys tried to desert the unit, how did Alfons respond?
(a) He let them go, because they were obviously not equipped to fight.
(b) He dealt harshly with them, despite their young age.
(c) He showed them no mercy, and killed them on the spot.
(d) He was patient, because he, too, was anxious about the war.

4. For Alfons, the Hitler Youth rallies of the summer were a nice break from what activity?
(a) Working in a local store.
(b) Working on his grandmother's farm.
(c) Training for the army.
(d) Studying.

5. Alfons's grandmother applied to get their farmhand out of prison camp, and he was released under what restriction?
(a) He had to work very hard, to their satisfaction, daily.
(b) He had to be loyal to Germany.
(c) He could not travel further than two miles from the city.
(d) He could not speak french.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manfred invite Alfons to do?

2. Alfons was ordered to the Westwall, and his duties included all of the following, except what?

3. Where was the entire 6th Army decimated?

4. How old was Alfons when he was appointed to command 2800 boys and 80 girls?

5. Upon arriving in Remisch, what did Alfons immediately ask of his commanding officer?

(see the answer key)

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