WorksheetsSoldier Boys Ch. 1-5
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What motivates Dieter Hedrick to join the Hitler Youth?
He wants to escape his family
He believes it will make him popular
He wants to prove his loyalty and bravery
He is forced to join by the government
What is Spencer Morgan’s main goal in the early chapters?
To get good grades in school
To serve his country and gain respect
To become a professional athlete
To avoid being drafted into the military
How does Spencer view the war when we first meet him?
As a terrifying and unnecessary event
As an opportunity for adventure and glory
As a boring subject in school
As something he wants nothing to do with
What role does Spencer’s grandfather play in his decision-making?
He encourages Spencer to avoid war
He pushes Spencer to join the Navy
He shares heroic war stories that inspire Spencer
He warns Spencer about the horrors of battle
What characteristic best describes Dieter in these early chapters?
Disobedient and rebellious
Doubtful and insecure
Proud and eager to serve
Lazy and careless
Why does Spencer envy the paratroopers he sees?
They get better pay
They wear cooler uniforms
They are admired and seen as elite
They don’t have to fight in real battles
What thoughts does Dieter being to struggle with?
Whether he should run away from home
Whether the Nazi beliefs he follows are truly right
Whether he should fight for the Americans instead
Whether he should study or train harder
What does Spencer hope to gain from joining the military?
Fame and wealth
A sense of pride and manhood
A way to escape from his parents
An opportunity to travel the world
How is patriotism shown through Spencer’s point of view?
As something old-fashioned and out of touch
As a strong personal value influenced by his culture and family
As a trick to get young people to join the military
As not important to his real goals in life
Which of the following themes is already beginning to be seen in Chapters 1–5?
How ridiculous school rules are
The challenge of understanding who you are during wartime
The beauty of nature in difficult times
The role of humor in coping with stress
