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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following people were allowed to join the Jungvolk, the Hitler Youth's junior branch?

3. Which of the following statements about Hanna is false?

4. Why did Alfons say his parents were impressed by Hitler?

5. At what age did basic training begin for membership in the army of the Third Reich?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Alfons's relationship with Rabbit?

3. Describe Alfons's duties following his attendance at a special weapons training camp.

4. In Chapter 4, what did Alfons share about the Hitler Youth's perception of women and their interest in intimate relationships with women?

5. In Chapter 1, what positive effects of Hitler's leadership did Alfons recall?

6. When the Allies landed at Normandy, how did the German people react?

7. Describe George, the farmhand.

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

9. In the winter of 1943, where was Uncle Gustav, and what was his involvement in the war?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Child of Hitler," Alfons referenced the "Geneva Convention" when referring to the way the Americans treat their prisoners of war. What is the Geneva Convention? Explain what it is, and why it was developed. Do you believe the Geneva Convention was a positive agreement?

Essay Topic 2

In Germany during the 1930s (before the War or concentration camps had begun), Hitler convinced the Germans that the Germanic-Nordic race was superior. What does "discrimination" mean? In Germany during the 1930s, which people were discriminated against? In what ways were they discriminated against? What did Hitler hope to achieve by discriminating against these people? Why did the German people willingly follow suit?

Essay Topic 3

After France fell in the War, Alfons's family received George, a French prisoner of war, to serve as their farmhand. Describe George's relationship with Alfons's family. How did Alfons feel about George? Compare George and Alfons.

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