Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Helmuth?
Which of the following quotations shows that Helmuth is hardworking?
Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Gerhard, Helmuth's brother?
Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Hugo?
Which of the following quotes show that Karl is trustworthy and loyal?
This novel is written as a series of ___________________.
Who is the protagonist of this novel?
Who is the antagonist of this novel?
From which point of view is the novel?
When the novel is written in italics, that means the story is taking place where?
When the novel is written in normal text, that means the story is taking place where?
Which of the following describes how the setting of the prison affects the story's mood?
What is the climax of the novel?
What is the resolution of the novel?
What was significant about Germany declaring war on the Russians?
Where was Brother Worbs taken after speaking out against the Nazis?
Why is the above incident important to the novel?
Why did America enter World War II against Germany?
Who is most likely responsible for Helmuth's arrest?
What does Helmuth do to show Karl that he has taken all of the blame?
What is the purpose of Helmuth telling the justices that the Nazis are liars, the British are telling the truth, etc.?
Where does Helmuth get the illegal radio that he uses to listen to the BBC?
Why does Helmuth believe the BBC is truthful rather than the German station (the RRG)?
Why does Helmuth believe he and his friends will not be punished very harshly?
The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates
What decision did Helmuth make on the day of his execution? (HINT: Think about the way that he says that he will conduct himself).
The Fatherland is another name for
What promises did Hitler make to the German people?
The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called
What freedoms did the Germans lose when Hitler took power over Germany?
The Yellow Star of David symbolized
Burning non-German books should be worrisome because
Helmuth believes that ________________ by Hitler are an indicator of what is to come.
An example of propaganda would be
Why were Helmuth and Rudi concerned about the prayer said by Brother Worbs on New Years Eve?
How does Helmuth use his association to Hugo to his advantage?
What does Helmuth's teacher warn him of on the last day of school?
"Beneath the singing, Helmuth feels the drums. They stir his blood, call him to duty, make his legs long to leap away from the table, away from the radio, and run down to the inner city to join the marchers" (pg. 21). How does this quote convey, or show, the sense of patriotism felt by Helmuth (and most of the people of Germany)?
The concentration camps were primarily used
Helmuth's treasonous act of producing anti-Nazi flyers could be viewed as being an act of
All of the following happened to Brother Worbs while at the concentration camp except:
What is the problem with Helmuth's trial?
Which of the following is NOT a theme of the novel?
Why does Hitler tell the people of Germany the Polish people are treating Germans badly?
Who visits Helmuth in prison?
What does Helmuth's teacher do with his final essay that he writes?
What is the title of the novel that Helmuth borrows from his work?
What reaction did Helmuth receive from Brother Worbs when he saw him in the street?
What warning does the BBC broadcaster give to the people that listen to the station?
What government department does Helmuth work for?
Which friend does Helmuth show the radio to first?
What is the name of the Nazi official that is shot by the Jewish boy?
Where is Helmuth going when he sees Brother Worbs on the street?
What happened to Helmuth on February 5th? (HINT: This is the event that begins the final section of the novel, Section 7).
What does Helmuth realize after Justice Fikeis begins asking questions?
Why did Helmuth act the way he did in court?
List a theme that is seen in the novel (that has not been previously mentioned on this test).
What is an example of an internal conflict that occurs in the novel?
Name TWO specific external conflicts that occur in the novel. Make sure to explain your conflict instead of just saying Helmuth vs. Hugo, etc.
"Thanks to the Fuhrer, you will learn the new thinking of Germany." Why is this quote a dangerous way to think?
What is Mutti's real name?
The author writes that part of a prisoner's punishment on Death Row is what?
What day does the Executioner work?
The prison Helmuth is in is located in what city?
Helmuth's family attend his trial in Berlin.
A party-record book is like a permanent record; it was a detailed account that followed the boys throughout their school careers.
Werner Kranz knew people that worked at a printing press; this was important because the printing press would help Helmuth mass produce pamphlets.
Helmuth's final request was to write letters to his family before his execution.