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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. What does Halina do for the guards and doctors?
2. What favor does Halina ask of Herta?
3. What type of business does Rena own?
4. What topic does Caroline tell Paul to stay away from in Chapter 1?
5. What was Janina's job before the German's took over?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the surgeries that the doctors are performing on the Kasia, Zuzanna, and the other girls?
2. Describe the relationship between Halina and Herta.
3. How does Luiza die?
4. In Chapter 14 we meet Binz. What type of person is Binz?
5. What is Caroline’s relationship like with Pia?
6. Herta and Fritz have a tense interaction when she arrives at Ravensbruck. What does this reveal about her personality?
7. What are some of the perks Halina receives for working in the Revier?
8. In Chapter 1, Caroline warns Paul not to get too political during his speech. Why is that?
9. What reason does Herta give for staying at Ravensbruck? Is it justifiable?
10. What is the first interaction between Zuzanna and Kasia? What does this tell us about their relationship?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
During the novel, Matka’s ring is mentioned many times. What does this ring symbolize to Kasia?
Essay Topic 2
In the final chapter of the text, Kasia confront Herta. Do a close reading of the chapter. Does Herta show true remorse for her actions?
Essay Topic 3
Although Herta is a German Aryan, she is not completely protected from the discrimination of the Nazi Party. How does Herta experience discrimination?
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