Flowers in the Gutter (Semester Final Review - 2023)

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What is the impact of trauma on memory?

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Trauma can affect memory by causing individuals to forget or misremember details of their experiences, as seen in the case of Gertrud and other Pirates in Nazi custody.

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What point of view is used in the excerpt: 'First you hear a whirring, then the sound rises to a note that isn't quite in the scale...'

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The excerpt is written in the 2nd person point of view.

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What was the attitude of the German people in 1944?

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They had lost faith in the Nazi government and were eager for the war to end.

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Why did Germans believe Nazi propaganda during WW2?

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The German people were desperate for life to improve, making them more susceptible to believing propaganda.

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What is a reason why German teens were drawn to bündische youth groups?

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The groups took camping and hiking trips together, providing a sense of community and adventure.

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What is NOT a reason why German teens were drawn to bündische youth groups?

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The groups provided valuable job training.

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Define 'Nazi propaganda'.

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Nazi propaganda refers to the information, especially biased or misleading, used by the Nazi regime to promote its political agenda and influence public opinion.

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What role did desperation play in the acceptance of Nazi propaganda?

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Desperation for improvement in life led many Germans to accept the messages of Nazi propaganda, even if they were not factual.

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What is the significance of the 2nd person point of view in literature?

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The 2nd person point of view directly addresses the reader, creating an immersive experience and making them feel part of the narrative.

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How did the attitude of the German people change by 1944?

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By 1944, many Germans had become disillusioned with the Nazi regime and were increasingly eager for the war to end.