The Boys Who Fought Nazis

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What literary technique is used in the passage: 'But embers of these old beliefs smoldered in German culture. Hitler easily fanned the flames.'?

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Metaphor, to show how beliefs spread like fire.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

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What was the expectation of members of the Hitler Youth regarding loyalty?

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Members of the Hitler Youth were expected to report people who were not loyal to the Nazis.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Which statement is NOT supported by information in the article?

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When he was young, Karl thought he might want to be a Nazi leader.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

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How does the author emphasize the courage of Helmuth, Karl, and Rudi?

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By describing the horrors of Hitler’s regime.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What can be inferred from the map on page 6?

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All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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What role did propaganda play in Nazi Germany?

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Propaganda was used to manipulate public opinion and promote Nazi ideology.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What was the significance of the Hitler Youth in Nazi Germany?

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The Hitler Youth was significant for indoctrinating young people with Nazi beliefs and preparing them for future roles in the regime.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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How did the Nazi regime use fear to control the population?

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The regime used fear through violence, intimidation, and the threat of persecution to maintain control.

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What were the consequences of dissent in Nazi Germany?

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Dissenters faced severe consequences, including imprisonment, torture, or execution.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the historical context of the phrase 'embers of these old beliefs'?

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It refers to the lingering traditional beliefs in German culture that the Nazis exploited.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9