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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Janusz think the house he bought is lucky in "22 Britannia Road"?

2. How long have Silvana and Aurek not seen Janusz?

3. What happens to the woman who is holding Aurek?

4. What job is Silvana able to get?

5. What does Silvana do after the German soldier leaves the apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Aurek and Silvana struggle against in "Ipswich"?

2. What does Silvana try to push aside?

3. How does Janusz and Silvana feel on the first night of their reunion?

4. What comes as a shock to Janusz when Aurek interrupts?

5. What is Silvana enjoying in "Poland"?

6. Where do the three men travel in "Poland"?

7. What does the doctor say of Aurek's behavior?

8. What does Silvana learn after receiving a gift from Tony in "Ipswich"?

9. What happens in "Spring 1946: To England"?

10. What does Janusz try to accept when boarding a train in "Poland"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define foreshadowing and discuss how Amanda Hodgkinson uses foreshadowing to further the plot of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the relationship between Silvana and Janusz with the relationship between Silvana and Tony.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Gregor and discuss the impact that he has on Silvana and Aurek.

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