Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describes Helmuth?
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Which of the following quotations shows that Helmuth is hardworking?
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Which of the following sets character traits BEST describe Gerhard?
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Which of the following sets of character traits BEST describe Hugo?
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Which of the following quotes show that Karl is trustworthy and loyal?
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This novel is written as a series of ___________________.
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From which point of view is the novel?
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Which of the following describes how the setting of the prison affects the story's mood?
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What is the climax of the novel?
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What is the resolution of the novel?
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What was significant about Germany declaring war on the Russians?
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What is Mutti's real name?
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The prison Helmuth is in is located in what city?
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Where was Brother Worbs taken after he spoke out against the Nazis?
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Why is the above incident important to the novel?
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Why did America enter World War II against Germany?
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17.
Who is most likely responsible for Helmuth's arrest?
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What does Helmuth do to show Karl that he has taken all of the blame?
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What is the purpose of Helmuth telling the justices that the Nazis are liars, the British are telling the truth, etc.?
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Why does Helmuth believe the BBC is truthful rather than the German station (the RRG)?
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The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates
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The Fatherland is another name for
Question 23
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What promises did Hitler make to the German people?
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The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called
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What freedoms did the Germans lose when Hitler took power over Germany?
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The Yellow Star of David symbolized
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Burning non-German books should be worrisome because
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Helmuth believes that ________________ by Hitler are an indicator of what is to come.
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An example of propaganda would be
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Why were Helmuth and Rudi concerned about the prayer said by Brother Worbs on New Years Eve?
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How does Helmuth use his association to Hugo to his advantage?
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What does Helmuth's teacher warn him of on the last day of school?
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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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The concentration camps were primarily used
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Helmuth's treasonous act of producing anti-Nazi flyers could be viewed as being an act of
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All of the following happend to Brother Worbs while at the concentration camp except:
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What is the problem with Helmuth's trial?
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Which of the following is NOT a theme of the novel?
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39.
Why does Hitler tell the people of Germany the Polish people are treating Germans badly?
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40.
Who visits Helmuth in prison?
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What does Helmuth's teacher do with his final essay that he writes?
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What is the title of the novel that Helmuth borrows from his work?
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What reaction did Helmuth receive from Brother Worbs when he saw him in the street?
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44.
What warning does the BBC broadcaster give to the people that listen to the station?
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What government department does Helmuth work for?
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Which friend does Helmuth show the radio to first?
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47.
What is the name of the Nazi official that is shot by the Jewish boy?
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48.
Where is Helmuth going when he sees Brother Worbs on the street?
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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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"Thanks to the Fuhrer, you will learn the new thinking of Germany." Why is this quote a dangerous way to think?
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The story is told from the perspective of Helmuth - you are listening to the story through Helmuth's point of view.
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The protagonist of the novel is Helmuth - he is our main character and the "good guy" that we are rooting for.
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When the story is written in italics, it is taking place in the past - Helmuth is reflecting on the decisions that he made that caused him to be on Death Row.
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An internal conflict involves more than one person.
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A theme is one word that describes a subject that you may see in a novel.
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On the day of his execution, Helmuth decides that he will not fight the decision - he will go out with dignity and strength.
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Helmuth believes that he and the boys will not be punished harshly because they are under the age of 16.
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59.
Read the conflict from the novel below. Then, decide what type of conflict it is.
Helmuth knows that he wants to stand up and speak out against the Nazis, but he doesn't know how at first.
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60.
Read the conflict from the novel below. Then, decide what type of conflict it is.
Benno Seligmann's dad is beaten by the Nazi Stormtroopers because he was trying to wash the racial slurs from his shop windows.
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61.
Read the conflict from the novel below. Then, decide what type of conflict it is.
Gerhard disagrees with Hugo's viewpoint on the war; to avoid further problems and arguments, Gerhard moves into Oma and Opa's apartment.
Question 62
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Kranz agreed to translate a pamphlet into French for Helmuth.
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The author writes that part of a prisoner's punishment on Death Row is never knowing the exact date of the execution; however, the prisoners know that the executioner works on Thursdays.
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A static character stays the same in the novel, and a dynamic character changes in the novel. Select one of the characters from the list below. Then, describe if they're a static or dynamic character in the book. Make sure to include details that support your choice.
List of characters: Helmuth, Hugo, Mutti (Emma), Karl, Brother Worbs.