If the story is written in italics, that means the story is taking place where?
Question 17
17.
If the story is written in normal print, that means the story is taking place where?
Question 18
18.
Describe the conditions of the prison where Helmuth is.
Question 19
19.
What are Opa and Oma's opinions of Hitler?
Question 20
20.
What day does the executioner work?
Question 21
21.
Why does Helmuth want to go to the parade in Hitler's honor? What does his mom say? How does he feel about this? To fully answer this question, your answer must be 3 sentences long.
Question 22
22.
Why do you think it was easy for Hitler to gain loyalty from the German people?
Question 23
23.
Describe what happens to Herr Seligmann when he tries to wash his shop windows.
Question 24
24.
Explain some of the changes that have been occurring throughout Germany so far in the novel.
Question 25
25.
How does Herr Zeiger treat Benno in class?
Question 26
26.
What is the result of Helmuth and Rudi's trip to see Inspector Becker? How did this detective work affect both of their lives?
True or false: Hitler issues an emergency decree that takes away the rights of the citizens "for their own protection."
True
False
True or false: Gerhard recalls the day Hitler was sworn in as president, since Gerhard is the narrator of the novel.
True
False
True or false: Helmuth listens to Hitler's first speech; he believes Hitler says all of the right things, but Mutti disagrees.
True
False
True or false: In the present, Helmuth is in prison on death row.
True
False
True or false: Herr Kaltenbach attacks Benno Seligmann at school.
True
False
True or false: Hugo and Helmuth argue about Jews being shipped to and from Poland and back to Germany.
True
False
True or false: By the summer of 1938, Jews are forbidden from entering German schools, parks, etc.
True
False
In the novel, who are Helmuth's two best friends?
A) Rudi and Ralph
B) Rudi and Karl
C) Karl and Benno
D) Benno and Rudi
What friend helps Helmuth create the detective agency?
A) Karl
B) Benno
C) Gerhard
D) Rudi
Who are Helmuth's siblings?
A) Hans and Hugo
B) Hans and Gustav
C) Gerhard and Gus
D) Gerhard and Hans
What is the Fatherland?
A) Germany
B) Austria
C) Poland
D) Sweden
What is the Jungvolk?
A) It is a radio station that Helmuth likes to listen to.
B) It is the Hitler Youth group for boys 10-14.
C) It is the newspaper that Hugo reads to get his information about what is going on in the war.
D) It is a town in Germany Helmuth used to live in.