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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Helmut," Section 5 (Pages 44-47).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the refugees coming from?
(a) The eastern front.
(b) From Italy.
(c) The western front.
(d) The Steppes.

2. How are Helmut's winters described?
(a) Cold at the train station.
(b) Lonely in the dark room.
(c) Sleepless overall.
(d) Cozy in the cellar.

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

4. Who helps Helmut when he is confronted at the train station?
(a) Papi.
(b) The train station guard.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A stranger.

5. What is constantly on Helmut's mind that reminds him that he is a disappointment?
(a) The way his mother looks at him.
(b) His sad expressions in family photos.
(c) He takes bad photos.
(d) He is not a soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helmut feel as the war progresses?

2. What will become of Berlin?

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

4. How does Helmut consistently obtain food?

5. What does Helmut notice about the train station?

(see the answer key)

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