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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes Alfons's leadership over his unit?
(a) He was patient and understanding, because his men were young.
(b) He loved the feeling of power, and he became a tough leader.
(c) The men in his unit matured slowly under his leadership.
(d) He didn't expect the men to follow his orders 100% of the time.

2. After numerous flights, how did Alfons feel?
(a) He felt like it was too much work, and wanted to be a flight mechanic instead.
(b) He loved flying and wanted to work hard for the first time in his life.
(c) He felt that he should quit and become a priest instead.
(d) He felt like he was too young, and not ready to be flying.

3. 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) Many people believed Hitler would moderate his stance when he came to power.
(d) Hitler's obsession with the Jews lasted until his final breath.

4. What occurred for Alfons, Gert, and Rabbit together?
(a) They were promoted.
(b) They were placed on the same flight team.
(c) They were deployed in the war.
(d) They became very ill.

5. Which city was attacked four nights in a row, killing a rumored 50,000 people?
(a) Hamburg.
(b) Ruhr.
(c) Cologne.
(d) Wittlich.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alfons said goodbye to Frau Ermann, how did she respond to him?

2. When the Allies landed at Normandy, who said they would finally have a chance to get at the elusive American enemy?

3. During the Easter vacation of 1944, what was Alfons ordered to do?

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

5. Alfons's childhood friend Heinz Ermann could not join the Hitler Youth. Later, what happened to Heinz's family?

(see the answer key)

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