Every Man Dies Alone Quiz

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Why does Otto think it is an absurd thing for the other inmates to say "Farewell comrade " as Otto is marched out of the Death House to his execution? (from Part 4: Chapters 60 - 72)

He is going to be killed so how can he possibly fare or do well?

The other inmates did not bother with him much before so it seems strange that they say goodbye to him now.

He does not like the term comrade as it often refers to someone who is a Communist, which he is not.

He has always had very little time in life for casual pleasantries.

What is Hetty Heberle's view of politics? (from Part 2: Chapters 26 - 32)

Every citizen should be involved and know enough to discuss and debate political ideas.

Women are not able to understand much about politics.

Only the communist view is the correct one.

The common people should be glad to have strong leaders who know better running things for them.

Author Hans Fallada and the actor Hartiesen both have run-ins with Joseph Goebbels. Why does Fallada risk painting Goebbels in such a negative light in the novel? (from Afterword)

He is very clever to not make Goebbels appear too badly.

Fallada felt his work writing propaganda pieces would protect him.

The novel was published following the fall of the Nazis in Germany so making negative statements about past occurrences was safe.

Fallada was a favorite of Goebbels and had been granted immunity and license to say whatever he desired.

What is Eva Kluge's primary concern about leaving the Nazi Party? (from Part 1: Chapters 1 - 9)

She is worried that the decision will affect her position with the postal service.

She is concerned that she will be sent to a concentration camp.

She is worried about what her two sons will think of her.

She is concerned that somehow Enno will take advantage of the situation for his own gain.

What is the green liquid that Baldur Persicke wants his father to receive? (from Part 4: Chapters 51 - 59)

A drug to cleanse his system of the effects of alcohol.

A concentrate of vitamins to strengthen the old man.

A drug to make him not desire alcohol anymore.

Most likely some type of experimental drug that the Nazis are developing.