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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. While in Italy, who warns Byron that the Germans are approaching?

2. Who is Jochanan Berel Jastrow?

3. According to Grobke, why do the German people support Hitler?

4. What rationale does Hitler give for Germany's right to rule more land?

5. How does Byron protect Hartley from the Germans?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the tour on which Grobke escorts Victor.

2. How do Natalie and Byron escape Warsaw?

3. How does Pamela succeed in secretly demeaning Hitler in front of Germans?

4. What concern does Rhoda have about meeting Hitler?

5. Why does Grobke advise Victor to "watch the east"?

6. Describe Hugh Cleveland and Madeline Henry's relationship.

7. How do Natalie and Byron spend their time while they are trapped in Warsaw?

8. What secret treaty existed between Hitler and Stalin?

9. How do Byron and Natalie escape Italy?

10. Describe Warren.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the great tragedy of the novel? Describe how the minor crises of the characters combine to form a greater grief for mankind. What revelation does the novel's tragedy impart to the readers?

Essay Topic 2

What influence does social class have on the characters in the novel? How does the war affect social class? What risks are characters willing to take to preserve or gain social status?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the characteristics of historical fiction. How does the genre limit dialogue, setting and action? What historically accurate persons, events and social conditions are present in the novel?

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