Exodus Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Book 1, Chapters 1-5 | Book 1, Chapters 6-7

1. What happened to Kitty following the death of her husband and daughter?

2. What is the full quote Mark sees upon his arrival to Cyprus, and where does it come from?

Short Essay Question - Book 1, Chapter 8 | Book 1, Chapters 9-10

3. Describe the significance of the row of toilets in the concentration camp where the Orthodox Jews are being held.

4. Why are Palestine geography lessons given in the children's compound of the Caraolos camp?

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