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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Alfons's grandmother furious when he was ordered to report to the glider camp?
(a) He was only 14 and too young.
(b) She thought he would be a better flight mechanic than a pilot.
(c) She needed his help on the farm.
(d) It was too far from his hometown.

2. By 1944, which of the following statements was true about Germany's point of view during the War?
(a) The Germans were not intimidated by the United States.
(b) The Nazi empire had shrunk, and no one underestimated the United States.
(c) The Nazi empire was stronger than ever before.
(d) The United States forces had shrunk, and no one underestimated the Nazis.

3. Alfons received orders to do what?
(a) Shoot any men in his unit who did not obey his commands.
(b) Join the Luftwaffe.
(c) Step down from his position of leadership.
(d) Retreat with his men.

4. Alfons's childhood friend Heinz Ermann could not join the Hitler Youth. Later, what happened to Heinz's family?
(a) They were gassed at Auschwitz.
(b) They chose to become followers of Hitler.
(c) They moved to the countryside.
(d) They moved to a large city in Germany's industrial heartland, Oberhausen.

5. When the head of the German Labor Front arrived to do an inspection, how did he respond to Alfons?
(a) He complimented him on his leadership.
(b) He delivered harsh criticism.
(c) He completely ignored him.
(d) He gave him an Iron Cross II.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to enormous casualties in the War, what happened to many of the young pilots?

2. When Alfons was taken to a high position on the Westwall, what was he told?

3. In 1770, where did Alfons's family emigrate from?

4. If a man deserted the unit, what action was Alfons authorized to take?

5. If soldiers surrendered to the Americans, what could they expect?

(see the answer key)

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