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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people were allowed to join the Jungvolk, the Hitler Youth's junior branch?
(a) Jewish children.
(b) Children under the age of six.
(c) Handicapped children.
(d) Aryan children.

2. Which of the following statements about Hitler's stance on the Jews is false?
(a) Hitler believed the Germanic-Nordic race was superior to the Jews.
(b) Although Hitler was obsessed with the Jews for many years, eventually he reversed his stance.
(c) Hitler's obsession with the Jews lasted until his final breath.
(d) Many people believed Hitler would moderate his stance when he came to power.

3. Alfons usually served mass while wearing what?
(a) His altar boy robes.
(b) His full uniform beneath his altar boy robes, but without his dagger.
(c) His full uniform, belt and dagger.
(d) His full uniform, including belt and dagger, beneath his altar boy robes.

4. In 1770, where did Alfons's family emigrate from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Austria.
(c) France.
(d) America.

5. The carefree life of the Hitler Youth ended when?
(a) September 1, 1939 when Hitler attacked Poland.
(b) September 1, 1940 when Hitler attacked Poland.
(c) September 1, 1939 when Poland attacked Germany.
(d) September 1, 1939 when Hitler attacked Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did Alfons's elementary school teacher, Herr Becker, deliberately discriminate against the Jews in his classroom?

2. Which of the following is true about Alfons's family?

3. In Germany in the 1930s, which of the following statements was false?

4. Which of the following is not a memory Alfons holds from his childhood?

5. Which statement accurately summarizes Chapter 1 of the book?

(see the answer key)

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