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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. In Section 4 when Alfred goes to the infirmary because he is seasick, what is he told to do?

2. In Section 3, how many hot meals a day has Alfred been told that the passengers will receive?

3. In Section 3, what is the name of the doctor that Joana is assisting?

4. In Section 3, when does Emilia remember that the Russians invaded Poland from the east?

5. In Section 4, what does Joana say is the name of the person she murdered?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was art stolen from for Hitler and where was some of it hidden?

2. In Section 3, how does Alfred describe the swimming area on the ship?

3. In Section 3, how does Emilia describe her mother's death?

4. In Section 4, after the torpedo hits, what happens to a little girl in the music room?

5. What happens to Alfred?

6. In Section 3, what does Joana see when she looks in a mirror after Dr. Richter suggests that she clean up?

7. In Section 4, what does Florian think might help him leave the ship without getting arrested?

8. In Section 3, why does Eva not register with the rest of the group?

9. In Section 4, why does Joana say that she is a murderer?

10. In Section 4, who springs into action in the maternity ward after the torpedo hits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Art symbolizes creativity and value in the novel. How does art symbolize creativity and value in the novel, and how does the author show that symbolism by the endurance of art?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in the novel are concerned about survival. Why are the characters focused on survival, and how does that focus leave no room for friendships or anything else that is not essential?

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