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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After France fell, what did the farmers get to do?
(a) Apply for financial support until the labor shortage was remedied.
(b) Choose French prisoners of war for farmhands.
(c) Complain directly to Hitler about the difficult labor shortage.
(d) Sell their farm for a substantial price.

2. Who received the aeronaut's certificate?
(a) Gert.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Sergeant Baum.
(d) Alfons.

3. Due to enormous casualties in the War, what happened to many of the young pilots?
(a) They were deployed in the War.
(b) They moved up in the ranks much quicker.
(c) They had to go home.
(d) They were not allowed to fly anymore.

4. 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) The men in his unit matured slowly under his leadership.
(c) He didn't expect the men to follow his orders 100% of the time.
(d) He loved the feeling of power, and he became a tough leader.

5. What was the name of Alfons's family's farmhand?
(a) He refused to tell them his name.
(b) George.
(c) Franz.
(d) Gustav.

6. Unlike Hitler, the German people were not eager to go to war for what reason?
(a) They didn't think the country was properly trained or equipped for war.
(b) They remembered the terrible slaughter of World War I.
(c) They wanted to be a peaceful nation.
(d) They were afraid they would lose Hitler as their leader.

7. Which of the following was true about the children of Germany in the 1930s?
(a) They were scared of Hitler and the Hitler Youth.
(b) They were not required to follow Hitler if they don't want to.
(c) They hoped it would not be required that they join the Hitler Youth.
(d) They were eager to join the Hitler Youth, for its action and glamor.

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

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

10. In the winter of 1943, what was the condition of Germany?
(a) The country was growing poorer.
(b) The country had never been more prosperous.
(c) Fewer men were being called up to fight.
(d) The people felt encouraged.

11. Where was the enemy when Paris fell on August 25th?
(a) A mere 100 kilometers west, 20 minutes flying time.
(b) Headed in another direction.
(c) A mere 300 kilometers west, 45 minutes flying time.
(d) 1000 kilometers west, allowing for sufficient time to prepare.

12. If Roman were to have disobeyed Alfons's orders, how would Alfons have responded?
(a) He would have fired him as his assistant.
(b) He would have quickly forgiven him.
(c) He would have overlooked it, because they were friends.
(d) He would have sent him to a punishment camp.

13. What action was taken regarding products not essential to the war?
(a) No action was taken, so as not to discourage the German people.
(b) They were produced in smaller quantities.
(c) They were produced in larger quantities, to convince the German people that everything was okay.
(d) They were no longer produced.

14. Why did Alfons say his parents were impressed by Hitler?
(a) He made them extremely wealthy.
(b) He was very inclusive, and treated all Germans equally.
(c) He influenced their son to want to be a Hitler Youth.
(d) His rule brought full employment and economic order.

15. When the borders were reassigned, what were the men told to do?
(a) Train up to 14 hours per day.
(b) Wait patiently for further instruction.
(c) Dig a trench.
(d) Go home, because they were no longer needed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hitler perceive the Hitler Youth?

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

3. The Soviet Forces pushed the Nazis deep into where?

4. What was the Gymnasium?

5. Alfons's grandmother applied to get their farmhand out of prison camp, and he was released under what restriction?

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