The Story of Leandu and the Liberation of France

What was the primary reason for the Vichy government's collaboration with Nazi Germany?

• To gain military support against the Allies

• To maintain political power and stability

• To resist the German occupation

• To promote economic independence

What event marked the beginning of the liberation of France in 1944?

• The fall of Berlin

• The D-Day landings

• The signing of the armistice

• The liberation of Paris

What was the 'Wild Purge' that occurred after the liberation of France?

• A military operation against German forces

• A political movement for French independence

• A wave of executions and public humiliations of suspected collaborators

• A celebration of the end of the war

What was the significance of head shaving for women accused of collaboration?

• It was a punishment associated with sexual crimes

• It was a traditional French custom

• It symbolized a new beginning

• It was a form of medical treatment

What percentage of women had their heads shaved for reasons other than sexual collaboration?

• 42%

• 70%

• 30%

• 58%

How did the myth of French collaboration as feminine affect national memory?

• It shifted the blame of collaboration onto women

• It glorified the role of women in the resistance

• It highlighted the bravery of French men

• It erased the contributions of the Vichy government

Which country publicly apologized for the treatment of women who had relations with German soldiers?

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

• Norway

What was the estimated number of children born to French women and German men during the occupation?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

• 100,000

When did France and Germany start offering dual citizenship to 'war children'?

• 2009

• 1945

• 1980

• 2018

What does the story of 'Les Tondus' remind us about the aftermath of war?

• The role of economic recovery

• The importance of military strategy

• The need for political alliances

• The complexities of justice and gender hierarchy