Chapter 3- The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

What was one of the first major acts of sabotage the Churchill Club carried out?

• a) Cutting phone lines
• b) Setting fire to a German train car
• c) Stealing weapons from German soldiers
• d) Destroying a German military truck 1

How did the Churchill Club members avoid being caught after committing acts of sabotage?

• a) They disguised themselves as German soldiers
• b) They only operated late at night and hid their tools
• c) They had adult resistance members protecting them
• d) They fled to Sweden after each attack

Why did the Churchill Club focus on acts of sabotage rather than direct attacks on German soldiers?

• a) They were too young to fight in a war
• b) They wanted to avoid unnecessary casualties
• c) They didn’t have access to enough weapons
• d) All of the above

Where did the boys store the weapons and items they stole from the Germans?

• a) In their homes under their beds
• b) In a hidden basement in their school
• c) In a secret attic space at a church
• d) In a locked bicycle repair shop

How did the boys feel after their first successful sabotage mission?

• a) Nervous but proud of their actions
• b) Regretful and scared of punishment
• c) Unaffected, as they thought it was a small act
• d) Angry because it did not go as planned

What was one of the biggest risks the Churchill Club faced?

• a) Being caught by Danish citizens who might report them
• b) Running out of supplies to continue their sabotage
• c) Losing members to the German army draft
• d) Having their school shut down by German forces

What motivated the boys to continue their resistance despite the danger?

• a) Their admiration for Winston Churchill and the Allies
• b) Their belief that Denmark should not remain passive
• c) Their anger toward the German occupation
• d) All of the above

How did German forces react to the acts of sabotage in Aalborg?

• a) They ignored the damage, thinking it was an accident
• b) They increased security and began searching for suspects
• c) They withdrew from the area to avoid more attacks
• d) They made deals with local citizens to end the resistance

Why did the Churchill Club limit the number of people involved in their resistance?

• a) They were afraid that too many people would betray them
• b) They didn’t trust anyone outside their friend group
• c) They only wanted people who had military experience
• d) They were following orders from the British government

What does Chapter 3 reveal about the personalities of the Churchill Club members?

• a) They were reckless and acted without thinking
• b) They were brave, determined, and willing to risk everything
• c) They were unsure of their mission and often wanted to quit
• d) They were pressured into joining and didn’t truly want to resist