Hitler issues an emergency decree that takes away the rights of the citizens
"for their own protection."
Question 2
2.
Gerhard recalls the day Hitler was sworn in as president.
Question 3
3.
Helmuth listens to Hitler's first speech; he believes Hitler says all of the
right things, but Mutti disagrees.
Question 4
4.
Helmuth, our main character, is in prison on death row.
Question 5
5.
Herr Kaltenbach attacks Benno Seligmann at school.
Question 6
6.
By the summer of 1938, Jews are forbidden from entering German schools, parks,
etc.
Question 7
7.
What friend helps Helmuth create the detective agency?
Question 8
8.
Who are Helmuth's siblings?
Question 9
9.
What is the Fatherland?
Question 10
10.
What is the Jungvolk?
Question 11
11.
What religion does Helmuth belong to?
Question 12
12.
What is the name of Helmuth's detective agency?
Question 13
13.
What does Inspector Becker give Helmuth?
Question 14
14.
If the story is written in italics, that means the story is taking place where?
Question 15
15.
If the story is written in normal print, that means the story is taking place
where?
Question 16
16.
Describe the conditions of the prison where Helmuth is.
Question 17
17.
What are Opa and Oma's opinions of Hitler?
Question 18
18.
What day does the executioner work?
Question 19
19.
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 20
20.
Why do you think it was easy for Hitler to gain loyalty from the German people?
Question 21
21.
Describe what happens to Herr Seligmann when he tries to wash his shop windows.
Question 22
22.
Explain some of the changes that have been occurring throughout Germany so far
in the novel.
Question 23
23.
How does Herr Zeiger treat Benno in class?
Question 24
24.
What is the result of Helmuth and Rudi's trip to see Inspector Becker? How did
this detective work affect both of their lives?
Question 25
25.
How are Herr Vinke and Hugo similar?
Question 26
26.
Why does Helmuth join the Jungvolk?
Question 27
27.
Why does Inspector Becker allow Helmuth and Rudi to continue their
investigation?
Question 28
28.
The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates
Question 29
29.
Burning non-German books should be worrisome because
Question 30
30.
"Thanks to the Fuhrer, you will learn the new thinking in Germany." Why is this
quote a dangerous statement?
Question 31
31.
The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called
Question 32
32.
Why did Germans begin to boycott Jewish businesses?