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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1933, when are Helmuth and his class mates in the school auditorium waiting for a special radio broadcast?
(a) January 11.
(b) January 23.
(c) January 30.
(d) January 8.

2. In 1928, what street do Helmuth and his mother walk?
(a) Elbchaussee.
(b) Palmaille.
(c) Luisenweg.
(d) Collanaden.

3. In 1939 when do Mutti and Hugo marry?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) July.
(d) August.

4. In 1932, what is one of Gerhard's favorite words?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Honestly.
(c) Definitely.
(d) Precisely.

5. When does Helmuth's mother have a new boyfriend?
(a) April 1935.
(b) June 1935.
(c) May 1935.
(d) March 1935.

6. In 1932, how old is Helmuth?
(a) 7.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

7. In 1933, which Mormon article of faith states that Mormons are to honor their country and their leaders?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

8. In May 1933, who does Gerhard say is Hitler's favorite author?
(a) Alfred Dobin.
(b) Leonhard Frank.
(c) Karl May.
(d) Georg Jellinek.

9. In 1932, what type of tea does Oma make?
(a) Lemon basil.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Peppermint.
(d) Chamomile.

10. Who lives next door to Helmuth and his mother in 1928?
(a) School friend of his mother.
(b) Grandparents.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Aunt.

11. What is the name of the police inspector who gives Helmuth and Rudi a case to work on?
(a) Becker.
(b) Klein.
(c) Martin.
(d) Vonn.

12. In 1942, what does Helmuth feel when he prays?
(a) Hope.
(b) Hopelessness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Warm clamness.

13. In 1932, who is the author of the adventure novel that Gerhard reads?
(a) Heinrich Böll .
(b) Yvan Goll .
(c) Hedwig Courths-Mahler .
(d) Karl May.

14. In 1938, what does Helmuth call a detective agency that he forms with his friends Rudi and Karl?
(a) Holmes.
(b) Hamburg.
(c) Lord Lister.
(d) Guddat.

15. In 1938 where does Gerhard work?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Garage.
(c) Factory.
(d) Library.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are Jews forbidden to enter city parks?

2. In 1938 what does Herr Vinke do when Helmuth asks why a solider does not let the flag fall and save himself?

3. In May 1933, what does Helmuth hide?

4. In 1932, what are the two armies that Helmuth's tin soldiers represent?

5. In May 1933, what does a newsreel show when Helmuth goes to the movies?

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