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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. According to Grobke, why do the German people support Hitler?
2. Who is Aaron Jastrow?
3. Where does Madeline find a job?
4. Who accompanies Victor on part of the tour of the U-boat facility?
5. Why does Grobke take Victor to meet his daughter and grandchildren?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Aaron Jastrow.
2. Why does the owner of Victor and Rhoda's rental house in Berlin offer them an inexpensive rental rate?
3. What technology does Digger Brown show Victor?
4. Describe Warren.
5. What belief does Armin von Roon have about England's military ability?
6. What information does Congressman Lacouture attempt to glean from Victor?
7. What differences does Victor see between the European and American perspectives of Hitler and the war?
8. Why does Talky believe that Hitler is not preparing for war?
9. Describe Byron.
10. How do Byron and Natalie escape Italy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the author use characterization to develop relationships in the novel? How are major characters developed? What is the purpose of the minor characters?
Essay Topic 2
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?
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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