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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Helmuth was found guilty, when was it said that his execution would take place?
(a) October 30, 1942, after 7:30 p.m.
(b) October 27, 1942, after 8 p.m.
(c) October 8, 1942, at 1:30 p.m.
(d) October 11, 1942, at noon.

2. When Helmuth thinks about creating a pamphlet, what is the name of the essay that he writes?
(a) Who is Lying?
(b) How can we know the truth?
(c) What is the truth?
(d) Propaganda or Truth?

3. After seeing Karl in the Hall of Mirrors, where does Rudi see Karl, Rudi, or Duwer again?
(a) Justice Center.
(b) People's Tribunal.
(c) Blood Tribunal.
(d) Hall of Mirrors.

4. When in 1942 did the court find Helmuth guilty?
(a) July 3.
(b) July 18.
(c) August 11.
(d) August 21.

5. What is the name of Helmuth's teacher during his last year of school in 1941?
(a) Herr Weinhard.
(b) Herr Meins.
(c) Herr Klein.
(d) Herr Wagner.

6. In 1941 when Helmuth helps Brother Worbs home, what injuries does Brother Worbs have?
(a) Broken bones that healed wrong.
(b) Broken fingers and no teeth.
(c) Head and back injuries.
(d) Broken shoulder.

7. What Bible verse does Helmuth think of as he prepares to write letters to his family?
(a) For what has a man profited, if he has gained the whole world and lost his soul.
(b) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
(c) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
(d) Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.

8. When Helmuth finds banned books in a dusty storeroom in 1941, who is the author of the book that he takes?
(a) Heinrich Mann.
(b) Eric Maria Remarque.
(c) Heinrich Heine.
(d) Thomas Mann.

9. What color ink is Helmuth given to write last letters to his family?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

10. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what neighborhood is hit?
(a) Mitte.
(b) Harburg.
(c) Wandsbek.
(d) St. Pauli.

11. In 1942 when four prison official enter Helmuth's cell, how many guards accompany them?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

12. On New Year's Eve 1940, what does Helmuth see on the street?
(a) People walking.
(b) A single car.
(c) People singing.
(d) A tank.

13. When in 1941 does Gerhard come home?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) March.

14. In 1942, who are the first agents to interrogate Helmuth?
(a) Richter and Maier.
(b) Schafer and Fischer.
(c) Wangemann and Mussner.
(d) Werner and Mohns.

15. In 1941, when do the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?
(a) September.
(b) December.
(c) November.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1940 what does Hamburg tear up?

2. When do the British bomb Hamburg?

3. What job does Helmuth do for his church in 1940?

4. Why does Helmuth decide he has to live after he betrays Rudi and Karl?

5. What furniture is in the interrogation room where Helmuth is taken at the Gestapo headquarters?

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