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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Gerhard home in 1941 before he receives his draft notice?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 5 days.

2. At Gestapo headquarters in 1942, how are Helmuth and other prisoners required to stand?
(a) Backs against the wall.
(b) Hands against the wall.
(c) On tiptoes.
(d) Noses one inch from the wall.

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

4. What does Gerhard bring home with him in 1941 that he buys from the black market?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Food.
(d) Radio.

5. In September 1940 when Helmuth sings an American song and Hitler Youth hear him, what is he told could be his punishment?
(a) Civil service.
(b) Expulsion from school.
(c) Weekend detention and maybe a fine.
(d) Jail.

6. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, how many bombs land in a residential neighborhood?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

7. In September 1940, what song is Helmuth singing when a group of Hitler Youth come by?
(a) Little Brown Jug.
(b) Moonlight Serenade.
(c) You Are My Sunshine.
(d) Over the Rainbow.

8. When Helmuth first starts preparing leaflets, how often does he prepare them?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Every 2 weeks.
(c) Every 10 days.
(d) Every 5 days.

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

10. What time of day do the Gestapo come for Helmuth and Duwer in 1942?
(a) 2:30 p.m.
(b) 12:30 p.m.
(c) 1:15 p.m.
(d) 3:15 p.m.

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

12. In 1940 after Paris falls to the Germans, where does Hitler send the Luftwaffe to bomb?
(a) Poland.
(b) Britain.
(c) Netherlands.
(d) France.

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

14. After seeing Karl in the Hall of Mirrors, when does Rudi again see Karl, Rudi, or Duwer again?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 6 months.

15. What job does Helmuth do for his church in 1940?
(a) Church treasurer.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Church secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1940 when British bombers bomb Hamburg, what building is hit in a residential area?

2. What does Brother Worbs read on New Year's Eve 1940?

3. In 1940, what is built in Hamburg?

4. When Helmuth is returned to Gestapo headquarters in 1942, what color do his and other prisoners wear?

5. As 1940 ends, where is it rumored that camps are being built to detain Jews?

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