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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. Which country first promises military help to Poland?

2. Who does Madeline live with while Victor is in Germany?

3. Who would Victor like Pamela to meet?

4. What is played immediately after the announcement that Warsaw has fallen to the Germans?

5. Why does Byron hesitate to travel to Warsaw with Natalie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Victor and Rhoda's first voyage to Berlin.

2. How does Byron protect Hartley from the Germans?

3. What is the purpose of the book, "World Empire Lost"?

4. Why do Natalie and Byron travel to Italy?

5. What differences does Victor see between the European and American perspectives of Hitler and the war?

6. What secret treaty existed between Hitler and Stalin?

7. Describe Warren.

8. Why does Talky believe that Hitler is not preparing for war?

9. How do Victor, Rhoda, Byron and Palmer offend a German waiter?

10. Describe Byron.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is foreshadowing used in the novel? How is Roon's book used to foreshadow information that cannot be gleaned from the action? How do Victor's footnotes affect the reader's perception of key characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the themes of loyalty, bravery and heroism are used in the novel. Which characters demonstrate all of these qualities and what motivates them to exhibit these characteristics? How do these characters affect those around them?

Essay Topic 3

How does technology affect the action in the novel? What factors drive invention and how is new technology used? What is the importance of the cavity magnetron and the U-boat?

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