19 Questions
Why did Helmuth's father contemplate whether to kill the entire family or commit suicide alone?
Out of fear of revenge by the Allies
What did Helmuth witness his father do the day before his father committed suicide?
Burn his bloody uniform in the family fireplace
How did Helmuth react to the traumatic events he witnessed involving his father?
Refused to eat at home for nine years out of fear of poisoning
Why did Helmuth's father express fears about the Allies doing to them what they did to the crippled and Jews?
He was worried about facing consequences for past actions
What was Helmuth's reaction to the realization that his father was a Nazi and supporter of Adolf Hitler?
Stopped eating at home out of fear
Why did Helmuth's father take him to the woods for their last happy time together?
To share old children's songs and create a memory
What was Helmuth's father concerned about regarding the Allies' actions after the war?
Facing retribution similar to what they inflicted on others
How long did Helmuth refuse to eat at home following the traumatic events?
Nine years
Why did Helmuth's father's actions leave him traumatized and fearful?
Due to his father's participation in Nazism and suicide
Who were the main members of the Jacobin club?
Artisans such as shoemakers and printers
Why did a large group among the Jacobins decide to start wearing long striped trousers?
To set themselves apart from the fashionable sections of society
Who was the leader of the Jacobin club during this period?
Maximilian Robespierre
What was the significance of the Jacobin club meeting at the former convent of St Jacob in Paris?
It was a rallying point for discussing government policies
What groups were primarily represented among the members of the Jacobin club?
Mainly less prosperous sections of society
Why did the National Assembly in France declare war against Prussia and Austria in April 1792?
To prevent neighbouring countries from sending troops to France
What was the significance of the Marseillaise during the French Revolution?
It was a song sung by volunteers from Marseilles to express their support for the revolution
What impact did the revolutionary wars have on the people of France?
Resulted in losses and economic difficulties for the population
Why were large sections of the French population discontent with the Constitution of 1791?
It granted political rights only to the richer sections of society
What was a significant consequence of men leaving for war during the French Revolution?
Women were left to manage earning a living and caring for their families
Explore the influence of Hitler's regime on a German family during World War II through the perspective of a young boy named Helmuth. Learn about the difficult decisions families faced and the psychological impact of living in fear of revenge.
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