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Why did Helmuth's father consider killing the entire family or committing suicide?
Why did Helmuth's father consider killing the entire family or committing suicide?
- To protect the family from other German citizens.
- To avoid a natural disaster that was approaching.
- Out of fear of the Allies enacting revenge on them. (correct)
- To hide his involvement in criminal activities.
How did Helmuth react to the traumatic events he witnessed involving his father?
How did Helmuth react to the traumatic events he witnessed involving his father?
- He started eating excessively to cope with the trauma.
- He ran away from home to avoid seeing his mother.
- He sought help from a therapist immediately.
- He refused to eat at home for nine years, fearing poisoning. (correct)
What did Helmuth's father express fear of when discussing potential actions with his wife?
What did Helmuth's father express fear of when discussing potential actions with his wife?
- A health epidemic in their town.
- Revenge from the Allies. (correct)
- Being overthrown by a rival political party.
- A natural disaster striking their region.
What was one of Hitler's main ambitions that is mentioned in the text?
What was one of Hitler's main ambitions that is mentioned in the text?
What is highlighted as a key point about Nazism in the text?
What is highlighted as a key point about Nazism in the text?
What was the purpose of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg?
What was the purpose of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg?
What was one of the main reasons for the worldwide condemnation of Germany's conduct during the war?
What was one of the main reasons for the worldwide condemnation of Germany's conduct during the war?
Why did the punishment of the Nazis after World War II fall short of the brutality and extent of their crimes?
Why did the punishment of the Nazis after World War II fall short of the brutality and extent of their crimes?
What led to the rise of Nazi Germany according to many?
What led to the rise of Nazi Germany according to many?
What was one significant method used by the Nazis to kill people during the war?
What was one significant method used by the Nazis to kill people during the war?
