The Boy Who Dared Quiz - Sections 1-3

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32 questions
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Hitler issues an emergency decree that takes away the rights of the citizens "for their own protection."

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Gerhard recalls the day Hitler was sworn in as president.

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Helmuth listens to Hitler's first speech; he believes Hitler says all of the right things, but Mutti disagrees.

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Helmuth, our main character, is in prison on death row.

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Herr Kaltenbach attacks Benno Seligmann at school.

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By the summer of 1938, Jews are forbidden from entering German schools, parks, etc.

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What friend helps Helmuth create the detective agency?

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Who are Helmuth's siblings?

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What is the Fatherland?

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What is the Jungvolk?

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What religion does Helmuth belong to?

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What is the name of Helmuth's detective agency?

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What does Inspector Becker give Helmuth?

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

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If the story is written in normal print, that means the story is taking place where?

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Describe the conditions of the prison where Helmuth is.

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What are Opa and Oma's opinions of Hitler?

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What day does the executioner work?

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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.

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Why do you think it was easy for Hitler to gain loyalty from the German people?

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Describe what happens to Herr Seligmann when he tries to wash his shop windows.

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Explain some of the changes that have been occurring throughout Germany so far in the novel.

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How does Herr Zeiger treat Benno in class?

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What is the result of Helmuth and Rudi's trip to see Inspector Becker? How did this detective work affect both of their lives?

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How are Herr Vinke and Hugo similar?

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Why does Helmuth join the Jungvolk?

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Why does Inspector Becker allow Helmuth and Rudi to continue their investigation?

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The incident involving Rudi and the Lord Lister card demonstrates

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Burning non-German books should be worrisome because

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

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The government led by Adolf Hitler in Germany was called

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Why did Germans begin to boycott Jewish businesses?