The Boy Who Dared Final Unit Test - Spring 2018

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The Boy Who Dared Final Unit Test - Spring 2018

Last updated almost 3 years ago

68 questions

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Who is the protagonist of this novel?

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Who is the antagonist of this novel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"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)?

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

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What does Helmuth realize after Justice Fikeis begins asking questions?

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Why did Helmuth act the way he did in court?

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

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

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

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

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What day does the Executioner work?

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

A) Brave, determined, strong

B) Smart, brave, lazy

C) Determined, caring, dumb

D) Arrogant, smart, comical

Which of the following quotations shows that Helmuth is hardworking?

A) "Slowly an idea rises to the surface, floats in front of Helmuth."

B) "At first Helmuth prepares new leaflets every two weeks and then every week,
and the twice a week."

C) "He knows it's wrong to steal from his church, but he tells himself it's for
a greater good."

D) "It irritates Helmuth. He knows Gerhard is no Nazi - even if he is a
soldier."

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

A) Intelligent and rude

B) Funny and smart

C) Determined and proud

D) Intelligent and cowardly

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

A) Arrogant and racist

B) Rude and smart

C) Kind and close-minded

D) Bossy and kind

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

A) "What if the Gestapo catches us?" asks Karl. "It's serious to break the law
like this."

B) "You're right," says Karl, sticking out his hand, "Count me in. No names."

C) "Karl looks at Helmuth in disbelief, continues reading."

D) "Safety! says Karl. "That's what the Nazis say when they keep the truth from
us."

This novel is written as a series of ___________________.

A) Foreshadowing

B) Flashbacks

C) Settings

D) Point of views

Who is the protagonist of this novel?

Who is the antagonist of this novel?

From which point of view is the novel?

A) 1st person

B) 2nd person

C) 3rd limited

D) 3rd omniscient

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?

A) The executioner working on Tuesdays makes the mood scary.

B) The gloom and darkness of the prison makes the mood depressing and grim.

C) Helmuth's situation makes the mood suspenseful and sad.

D) The beatings Helmuth takes makes the mood suspenseful and scary.

What is the climax of the novel?

A) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth handing out pamphlets to Germans.

B) Helmuth getting arrested by the Gestapo.

C) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth being tried for their crimes in court.

D) Helmuth being executed.

What is the resolution of the novel?

A) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth handing out pamphlets to Germans.

B) Helmuth getting arrested by the Gestapo.

C) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth being tried for their crimes in court.

D) Helmuth being executed.

What was significant about Germany declaring war on the Russians?

A) The Russians were friends of Germany.

B) The Germans felt that they could beat the Russians in every battle.

C) The Russians were not as capable to win as Germany.

D) The Russians had never been beaten in a major war.

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

Why is the above incident important to the novel?

A) This event shows that Brother Worbs is going to die.

B) This event demonstrates that speaking out against the Nazis is very
dangerous.

C) This event proves that Brother Worbs is very intelligent.

D) This event inspires other people to speak against the Nazis.

Why did America enter World War II against Germany?

A) Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and Japan and Germany were allies.

B) Americans didn't want any more Jewish people to be killed.

C) Germany and America have always hated each other.

D) Germany attacked the World Trade Centers in New York.

Who is most likely responsible for Helmuth's arrest?

A) Mutti

B) Hugo

C) Herr Vinke

D) Herr Mohn

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

A) Helmuth shakes Karl's hand.

B) Helmuth yells at Karl to stay silent.

C) Helmuth winks at Karl.

D) Helmuth writes Karl a letter.

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

A) He is trying to show his friends that he doesn't care about their survival.

B) He is trying to protect his friends by making the justices believe he was
their leader.

C) He is trying to get his attorney in trouble.

D) He is trying to show the justices that he is now a Nazi.

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)?

A) They report their own losses as well as the enemy's.

B) The BBC says that they are telling the truth.

C) The German station says the BBC is telling the truth.

D) Helmuth just hates the German stations.

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

The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates

A) the care in which the Nazis show the German citizens

B) the vigorous way the German people believed in their laws

C) the compassion that German people felt for each other

D) the way the Nazis try to control the German people

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

A) France

B) Germany

C) United States

D) Britain

What promises did Hitler make to the German people?

A) He would get rid of unemployment

B) He would get rid of all the Jews

C) He would eliminate all non-German books

D) The German people would need to think as one

The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called

A) The Republic of a Greater Germany

B) The Socialist Party of Greater Germany

C) The Democratic Party of Socialist Germany

D) The National Socialist Party

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

A) The freedoms of speech, press, and privacy

B) The freedoms to think for oneself, speech, and listening to German broadcasts

C) The freedoms of speech and privacy only

D) The freedoms of privacy, owning a business, and rationing

The Yellow Star of David symbolized

A) the Jewish religion

B) hope for all religions

C) lies and contempt

D) people loyal to the Nazis

Burning non-German books should be worrisome because

A) it would be a waste of money to burn books because books are expensive

B) it means free thinking would not be allowed

C) people wouldn't be able to read a good story

D) non-German books have better storylines than German books

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

A) sacrilege

B) cowardice

C) nonchalant attitude

D) decrees

An example of propaganda would be

A) an anti-Semitic message displayed around Germany

B) posted office hours of the Third Reich

C) a massive book burning demonstration in the park

D) an advertisement for a cure-all medicine

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

A) It was a prayer often recited by Jewish people

B) They were convinced the Nazis would seek retribution against him for his show
of disrespect toward Germany

C) They were concerned the prayer would be confused for a curse against Hitler

D) It was a prayer usually said after the death of a family member

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

A) By taking Hugo's last name, no one will suspect Helmuth of working against
the Nazis

B) His association with Hugo allows Helmuth entrance into restricted areas
around Germany

C) Helmuth uses his relationship with Hugo to get information about the Nazi
party

D) Helmuth's association with Hugo gives Helmuth the right to disregard the laws

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

A) "Arresting people for their beliefs is a crime."

B) "Each one of you has a gift."

C) "Taking away our freedoms is a crime."

D) "Be careful of idealism, my boy, for idealism is the most dangerous doctrine
of all."

"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

A) to provide medical attention to German soldiers

B) to relocate the Jewish population

C) to reinforce the decrees from Hitler

D) to train new German officers in military strategies

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

A) loyalty

B) courage

C) defeat

D) stupidity

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

A) He was starved while at the camp

B) He was beaten by soldiers

C) He was tortured by the interrogators

D) He had medical treatments performed on him

What is the problem with Helmuth's trial?

A) He is considered guilty before the trial begins

B) He is not given a lawyer

C) He does not understand the crime he committed

D) His attorney believes that Helmuth is innocent

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

A) Silence is sometimes how people get by in a difficult time

B) Courage can sometimes be very dangerous

C) People should try to protect their friends when they can

D) Discrimination of others is sometimes okay

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

A) To give him a reason to go to war with Poland

B) To show that the Polish people are evil

C) To persuade people to stay in Germany

D) To show that he is a great leader

Who visits Helmuth in prison?

A) His brother Gerhard

B) Mutti

C) Herr Vinke

D) Herr Ranke

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

A) Helmuth does not write a final essay for school

B) He burns it because of its content

C) He saves it in an archive

D) He reads it out loud to Helmuth's class

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

A) The Evil Saint

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.

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

What day does the Executioner work?

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

A) Brave, determined, strong

B) Smart, brave, lazy

C) Determined, caring, dumb

D) Arrogant, smart, comical

Which of the following quotations shows that Helmuth is hardworking?

A) "Slowly an idea rises to the surface, floats in front of Helmuth."

B) "At first Helmuth prepares new leaflets every two weeks and then every week,
and the twice a week."

C) "He knows it's wrong to steal from his church, but he tells himself it's for
a greater good."

D) "It irritates Helmuth. He knows Gerhard is no Nazi - even if he is a
soldier."

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

A) Intelligent and rude

B) Funny and smart

C) Determined and proud

D) Intelligent and cowardly

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

A) Arrogant and racist

B) Rude and smart

C) Kind and close-minded

D) Bossy and kind

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

A) "What if the Gestapo catches us?" asks Karl. "It's serious to break the law
like this."

B) "You're right," says Karl, sticking out his hand, "Count me in. No names."

C) "Karl looks at Helmuth in disbelief, continues reading."

D) "Safety! says Karl. "That's what the Nazis say when they keep the truth from
us."

This novel is written as a series of ___________________.

A) Foreshadowing

B) Flashbacks

C) Settings

D) Point of views

From which point of view is the novel?

A) 1st person

B) 2nd person

C) 3rd limited

D) 3rd omniscient

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

A) The executioner working on Tuesdays makes the mood scary.

B) The gloom and darkness of the prison makes the mood depressing and grim.

C) Helmuth's situation makes the mood suspenseful and sad.

D) The beatings Helmuth takes makes the mood suspenseful and scary.

What is the climax of the novel?

A) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth handing out pamphlets to Germans.

B) Helmuth getting arrested by the Gestapo.

C) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth being tried for their crimes in court.

D) Helmuth being executed.

What is the resolution of the novel?

A) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth handing out pamphlets to Germans.

B) Helmuth getting arrested by the Gestapo.

C) Karl, Rudi, and Helmuth being tried for their crimes in court.

D) Helmuth being executed.

What was significant about Germany declaring war on the Russians?

A) The Russians were friends of Germany.

B) The Germans felt that they could beat the Russians in every battle.

C) The Russians were not as capable to win as Germany.

D) The Russians had never been beaten in a major war.

Why is the above incident important to the novel?

A) This event shows that Brother Worbs is going to die.

B) This event demonstrates that speaking out against the Nazis is very
dangerous.

C) This event proves that Brother Worbs is very intelligent.

D) This event inspires other people to speak against the Nazis.

Why did America enter World War II against Germany?

A) Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and Japan and Germany were allies.

B) Americans didn't want any more Jewish people to be killed.

C) Germany and America have always hated each other.

D) Germany attacked the World Trade Centers in New York.

Who is most likely responsible for Helmuth's arrest?

A) Mutti

B) Hugo

C) Herr Vinke

D) Herr Mohn

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

A) Helmuth shakes Karl's hand.

B) Helmuth yells at Karl to stay silent.

C) Helmuth winks at Karl.

D) Helmuth writes Karl a letter.

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

A) He is trying to show his friends that he doesn't care about their survival.

B) He is trying to protect his friends by making the justices believe he was
their leader.

C) He is trying to get his attorney in trouble.

D) He is trying to show the justices that he is now a Nazi.

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

A) They report their own losses as well as the enemy's.

B) The BBC says that they are telling the truth.

C) The German station says the BBC is telling the truth.

D) Helmuth just hates the German stations.

The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates

A) the care in which the Nazis show the German citizens

B) the vigorous way the German people believed in their laws

C) the compassion that German people felt for each other

D) the way the Nazis try to control the German people

The Fatherland is another name for

A) France

B) Germany

C) United States

D) Britain

What promises did Hitler make to the German people?

A) He would get rid of unemployment

B) He would get rid of all the Jews

C) He would eliminate all non-German books

D) The German people would need to think as one

The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called

A) The Republic of a Greater Germany

B) The Socialist Party of Greater Germany

C) The Democratic Party of Socialist Germany

D) The National Socialist Party

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

A) The freedoms of speech, press, and privacy

B) The freedoms to think for oneself, speech, and listening to German broadcasts

C) The freedoms of speech and privacy only

D) The freedoms of privacy, owning a business, and rationing

The Yellow Star of David symbolized

A) the Jewish religion

B) hope for all religions

C) lies and contempt

D) people loyal to the Nazis

Burning non-German books should be worrisome because

A) it would be a waste of money to burn books because books are expensive

B) it means free thinking would not be allowed

C) people wouldn't be able to read a good story

D) non-German books have better storylines than German books

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

A) sacrilege

B) cowardice

C) nonchalant attitude

D) decrees

An example of propaganda would be

A) an anti-Semitic message displayed around Germany

B) posted office hours of the Third Reich

C) a massive book burning demonstration in the park

D) an advertisement for a cure-all medicine

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

A) It was a prayer often recited by Jewish people

B) They were convinced the Nazis would seek retribution against him for his show
of disrespect toward Germany

C) They were concerned the prayer would be confused for a curse against Hitler

D) It was a prayer usually said after the death of a family member

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

A) By taking Hugo's last name, no one will suspect Helmuth of working against
the Nazis

B) His association with Hugo allows Helmuth entrance into restricted areas
around Germany

C) Helmuth uses his relationship with Hugo to get information about the Nazi
party

D) Helmuth's association with Hugo gives Helmuth the right to disregard the laws

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

A) "Arresting people for their beliefs is a crime."

B) "Each one of you has a gift."

C) "Taking away our freedoms is a crime."

D) "Be careful of idealism, my boy, for idealism is the most dangerous doctrine
of all."

The concentration camps were primarily used

A) to provide medical attention to German soldiers

B) to relocate the Jewish population

C) to reinforce the decrees from Hitler

D) to train new German officers in military strategies

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

A) loyalty

B) courage

C) defeat

D) stupidity

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

A) He was starved while at the camp

B) He was beaten by soldiers

C) He was tortured by the interrogators

D) He had medical treatments performed on him

What is the problem with Helmuth's trial?

A) He is considered guilty before the trial begins

B) He is not given a lawyer

C) He does not understand the crime he committed

D) His attorney believes that Helmuth is innocent

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

A) Silence is sometimes how people get by in a difficult time

B) Courage can sometimes be very dangerous

C) People should try to protect their friends when they can

D) Discrimination of others is sometimes okay

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

A) To give him a reason to go to war with Poland

B) To show that the Polish people are evil

C) To persuade people to stay in Germany

D) To show that he is a great leader

Who visits Helmuth in prison?

A) His brother Gerhard

B) Mutti

C) Herr Vinke

D) Herr Ranke

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

A) Helmuth does not write a final essay for school

B) He burns it because of its content

C) He saves it in an archive

D) He reads it out loud to Helmuth's class

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

A) The Evil Saint

B) Spirit and Action

C) Action and Purpose

D) The Caravan of Death

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

A) Brother Worbs tells him to leave him alone

B) Brother Worbs hugs Helmuth and is thankful to see him

C) Brother Worbs does not return from the camp

D) Brother Worbs does not acknowledge Helmuth at all

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

A) Turn the radio knob after the broadcast so it seems like they were not listening

B) Hide the radio after listening to the broadcast

C) Listen to the RRG instead

D) Invite as many people as you can to listen to the BBC to help spread the
truth

What government department does Helmuth work for?

A) Department of Defense

B) Armed Forces

C) Judicial

D) Social Justice

Which friend does Helmuth show the radio to first?

A) Benno

B) Karl

C) Rudi

D) Gerhard

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

A) Davenport

B) vom Rath

C) Duwer

D) vom Wilebrand

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

A) To meet Duwer at work

B) To meet Karl and Rudi to listen to the BBC

C) To see Oma and Opa

D) To return a book to work

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

A) It shows that anyone who doesn't like the Nazis is considered wrong and
traitorous

B) It shows that the Nazis believe everyone in Germany must kill Jewish people

C) Being told what to believe is always best for people and their country

D) Keeping with the majority ensures successes in life

What is Mutti's real name?

A) Emma

B) Ella

C) Elaine

D) Emily

The prison Helmuth is in is located in what city?

A) Hamburg

B) Berlin

C) Frankfurt

D) Munich

Helmuth's family attend his trial in Berlin.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False