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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Lore," Section 1 (page 51-56).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helmut notice about the train station?
(a) The number of trains is increasing.
(b) The number of trains is decreasing.
(c) The people leaving are all soldiers.
(d) There are more people departing than arriving.

2. What is Lore's role in the family?
(a) She is the youngest girl in the family.
(b) She is the second oldest, but has more responsiblities.
(c) She is the middle child of the family.
(d) She is the eldest and Mutti's caretaker.

3. What does Helmut notice during the family beach vacation?
(a) His arm is strong but his body is weak.
(b) It seems as empty there as in the city.
(c) He may be strong enough to be a soldier.
(d) Mutti and Papi are still proud of his work.

4. What do families feel towards Helmut before the bombing?
(a) Pity.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Delight.

5. What happens to Mutti and Papi after the second bombing?
(a) They are assumed dead.
(b) They are hiding in the cellar.
(c) They are assumed to have evacuated.
(d) They are stuck under the rubble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who knocks on Helmut's door when the second bombing occurs?

2. How does Helmut feel about the veterans at the train station?

3. What runs through Helmut's mind as he looks for his parents after the bombings?

4. To what does Helmut devote one photo from each roll of film?

5. What opportunity is Helmut given in 1945?

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