The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

What country invaded Denmark in April 1940?

• The Soviet Union
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan

How did Denmark respond to the German invasion?

• They immediately fought back and resisted
• They surrendered almost immediately
• They formed an alliance with Germany
• They fled the country in large numbers

Why was Knud Pedersen frustrated with Denmark’s response to the invasion?

• a) He thought Denmark should have fought back like Norway did
• b) He wanted to join the German army
• c) He believed the Danish government made the right choice
• d) He wanted Denmark to form an alliance with the United States

Where did Knud and his family live when the Germans invaded?

• a) Aarhus
• b) Aalborg
• c) Copenhagen
• d) Odense

What inspired Knud and his friends to take action against the Germans?

• a) The way Norway resisted the Nazis
• b) A speech given by the Danish prime minister
• c) A letter from a British officer
• d) Their teachers encouraged them to resist

What kind of resistance did Knud and his friends begin in Chapter 1?

• a) Armed combat against German soldiers
• b) Political protests and speeches
• c) Sabotaging German vehicles and property
• d) Hiding Danish citizens from the Nazis

What was the name of the resistance group Knud and his friends formed?

• a) The Churchill Club
• b) The Danish Fighters
• c) The Freedom Fighters
• d) The Pedersen Resistance

Why did Knud and his friends name their group after Winston Churchill?

• a) They admired his leadership and resistance against Hitler
• b) He was a Danish war hero
• c) They wanted to gain British citizenship
• d) They thought he would send them weapons

Which of the following was NOT a reason Knud and his friends took action?

• a) They wanted Denmark to resist the Germans
• b) They believed surrendering was dishonorable
• c) They wanted to impress their families
• d) They were inspired by Norway’s resistance

What do you think is the main theme introduced in Chapter 1?

• a) The power of propaganda
• b) The courage of youth in resisting oppression
• c) The importance of military strategy
• d) The benefits of surrendering to an enemy