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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened during one of Alfons's training flights?
(a) He had a terrible flight, missed the field, and wrecked a plane.
(b) Winkler forgot to signal him, and Alfons missed the field.
(c) He purposely ignored Winkler's signal, and missed the field.
(d) He had the best flight of his career, and landed perfectly.

2. Many people avoided discussions about the possibility of war, including in the Gymnasium. Despite this, what occurred over time?
(a) Over half of Alfons's classmates were killed before they reached the age of 18.
(b) The Gymnasium became a place of disorder.
(c) Alfons' classmates became excited and eager to experience war.
(d) Alfons' classmates became anxious about the possibility of war.

3. Which of the following statements about the perception of women in Germany during World War II is false?
(a) Hitler taught that women were mothers and guardians of the hearth.
(b) The Hitler Youth were morally strict and did not engage with women.
(c) They were considered second-class citizens.
(d) They were treated as equal to the men.

4. Alfons was assigned to a new camp where his flying time was limited due to what?
(a) He was considered too low in rank.
(b) Steady rain.
(c) He became ill.
(d) There were not enough gliders for all 60 men.

5. As the war began, the unease held by the German people disappeared with the success of what?
(a) The Hitler Youth.
(b) The Gymnasium.
(c) The Blitzkrieg.
(d) The Kristallnacht.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the Hitler Youth puritanical?

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

3. Which of the following statements about Alfons and Gert's relationship is false?

4. Which of the following statements best describes Alfons's leadership over his unit?

5. Why did the Allied bombings never shake the morale of the German people?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, how did Alfons describe the mindset of the Germans, with regard to war?

2. What did Alfons recall about the Nuremburg Party Congress?

3. What did Alfons recall about Kristallnacht?

4. Describe Alfons's early days with the Flying Hitler Youth.

5. In the 1930s, how did children perceive the Hitler Youth?

6. In Chapter 3, what did Alfons witness happening to the Jewish people in Wittlich?

7. What happened when an American enemy aircraft attacked while Rabbit was flying?

8. What influence did Alfons' teacher, Herr Becker, have on him at a young age?

9. How did Alfons feel when Gert was promoted a step ahead of him?

10. How did Alfons handle his responsibilities as a unit leader?

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