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The Boy Who Dared Final Unit Test - Spring 2018

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Question 1
1.

Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Helmuth?

Question 2
2.

Which of the following quotations shows that Helmuth is hardworking?

Question 3
3.

Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Gerhard, Helmuth's brother?

Question 4
4.

Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Hugo?

Question 5
5.

Which of the following quotes show that Karl is trustworthy and loyal?

Question 6
6.

This novel is written as a series of ___________________.

Question 7
7.

Who is the protagonist of this novel?

Question 8
8.

Who is the antagonist of this novel?

Question 9
9.

From which point of view is the novel?

Question 10
10.

When the novel is written in italics, that means the story is taking place where?

Question 11
11.

When the novel is written in normal text, that means the story is taking place where?

Question 12
12.

Which of the following describes how the setting of the prison affects the story's mood?

Question 13
13.

What is the climax of the novel?

Question 14
14.

What is the resolution of the novel?

Question 15
15.

What was significant about Germany declaring war on the Russians?

Question 16
16.

Where was Brother Worbs taken after speaking out against the Nazis?

Question 17
17.

Why is the above incident important to the novel?

Question 18
18.

Why did America enter World War II against Germany?

Question 19
19.

Who is most likely responsible for Helmuth's arrest?

Question 20
20.

What does Helmuth do to show Karl that he has taken all of the blame?

Question 21
21.

What is the purpose of Helmuth telling the justices that the Nazis are liars, the British are telling the truth, etc.?

Question 22
22.

Where does Helmuth get the illegal radio that he uses to listen to the BBC?

Question 23
23.

Why does Helmuth believe the BBC is truthful rather than the German station (the RRG)?

Question 24
24.

Why does Helmuth believe he and his friends will not be punished very harshly?

Question 25
25.

The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates

Question 26
26.

What decision did Helmuth make on the day of his execution? (HINT: Think about the way that he says that he will conduct himself).

Question 27
27.

The Fatherland is another name for

Question 28
28.

What promises did Hitler make to the German people?

Question 29
29.

The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called

Question 30
30.

What freedoms did the Germans lose when Hitler took power over Germany?

Question 31
31.

The Yellow Star of David symbolized

Question 32
32.

Burning non-German books should be worrisome because

Question 33
33.

Helmuth believes that ________________ by Hitler are an indicator of what is to come.

Question 34
34.

An example of propaganda would be

Question 35
35.

Why were Helmuth and Rudi concerned about the prayer said by Brother Worbs on New Years Eve?

Question 36
36.

How does Helmuth use his association to Hugo to his advantage?

Question 37
37.

What does Helmuth's teacher warn him of on the last day of school?

Question 38
38.

"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)?

Question 39
39.

The concentration camps were primarily used

Question 40
40.

Helmuth's treasonous act of producing anti-Nazi flyers could be viewed as being an act of

Question 41
41.

All of the following happened to Brother Worbs while at the concentration camp except:

Question 42
42.

What is the problem with Helmuth's trial?

Question 43
43.

Which of the following is NOT a theme of the novel?

Question 44
44.

Why does Hitler tell the people of Germany the Polish people are treating Germans badly?

Question 45
45.

Who visits Helmuth in prison?

Question 46
46.

What does Helmuth's teacher do with his final essay that he writes?

Question 47
47.

What is the title of the novel that Helmuth borrows from his work?

Question 48
48.

What reaction did Helmuth receive from Brother Worbs when he saw him in the street?

Question 49
49.

What warning does the BBC broadcaster give to the people that listen to the station?

Question 50
50.

What government department does Helmuth work for?

Question 51
51.

Which friend does Helmuth show the radio to first?

Question 52
52.

What is the name of the Nazi official that is shot by the Jewish boy?

Question 53
53.

Where is Helmuth going when he sees Brother Worbs on the street?

Question 54
54.

What happened to Helmuth on February 5th? (HINT: This is the event that begins the final section of the novel, Section 7).

Question 55
55.

What does Helmuth realize after Justice Fikeis begins asking questions?

Question 56
56.

Why did Helmuth act the way he did in court?

Question 57
57.

List a theme that is seen in the novel (that has not been previously mentioned on this test).

Question 58
58.

What is an example of an internal conflict that occurs in the novel?

Question 59
59.

Name TWO specific external conflicts that occur in the novel. Make sure to explain your conflict instead of just saying Helmuth vs. Hugo, etc.

Question 60
60.

"Thanks to the Fuhrer, you will learn the new thinking of Germany." Why is this quote a dangerous way to think?

Question 61
61.

What is Mutti's real name?

Question 62
62.

The author writes that part of a prisoner's punishment on Death Row is what?

Question 63
63.

What day does the Executioner work?

Question 64
64.

The prison Helmuth is in is located in what city?

Question 65
65.

Helmuth's family attend his trial in Berlin.

Question 66
66.

A party-record book is like a permanent record; it was a detailed account that followed the boys throughout their school careers.

Question 67
67.

Werner Kranz knew people that worked at a printing press; this was important because the printing press would help Helmuth mass produce pamphlets.

Question 68
68.

Helmuth's final request was to write letters to his family before his execution.