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Why did Helmuth's father contemplate killing the entire family or committing suicide alone?
Why did Helmuth's father contemplate killing the entire family or committing suicide alone?
- As part of a Nazi ritual
- Due to financial reasons
- Out of fear of revenge from the Allies (correct)
- To protect his family from harm
What traumatic event did Helmuth witness involving his father's uniform?
What traumatic event did Helmuth witness involving his father's uniform?
- His father giving away his uniform
- His father burning his bloody uniform in the family fireplace (correct)
- His father washing his uniform
- His father wearing his uniform proudly
Why did Helmuth refuse to eat at home for the following nine years after his father's death?
Why did Helmuth refuse to eat at home for the following nine years after his father's death?
- He was afraid his mother might poison him (correct)
- He preferred eating outside
- He wanted to lose weight
- He disliked the food at home
What ideology was Helmuth's father associated with?
What ideology was Helmuth's father associated with?
What was the basis of Helmuth's father's fear as mentioned in the text?
What was the basis of Helmuth's father's fear as mentioned in the text?
What acts did Germany commit during the war that led to worldwide condemnation?
What acts did Germany commit during the war that led to worldwide condemnation?
What was the unprecedented means the Nazis used to kill people in the killing centers like Auschwitz?
What was the unprecedented means the Nazis used to kill people in the killing centers like Auschwitz?
How many Jews were estimated to have been killed during the genocidal war waged by Germany?
How many Jews were estimated to have been killed during the genocidal war waged by Germany?
What was the outcome for the majority of Nazis tried at the Nuremberg Tribunal?
What was the outcome for the majority of Nazis tried at the Nuremberg Tribunal?
What was the main reason the Allies did not impose harsh punishments on defeated Germany after World War II?
What was the main reason the Allies did not impose harsh punishments on defeated Germany after World War II?
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