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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. Why is Berel Jastrow living in Russia in Part 3?

2. What does Byron want Victor to ask the President?

3. Who does Victor confide in about his trip with the President?

4. How do the guests proceed to dinner at Wolf Stroller's dinner party?

5. Where is Victor told to send the thirty-five surplus Navy planes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Byron adapt to military life?

2. What mission does Winston Churchill invite Victor to join?

3. What project does Victor undertake with 35 surplus Navy planes?

4. What fears does Teddy Gallard discuss with Victor and Pamela?

5. What explanation does Armin von Roon give for the failed German air campaign against the British?

6. Why does Berel Jastrow move to Russia?

7. What is the importance of the sinking of the Bismarck?

8. How does Natalie's plan to help Aaron with his passport troubles anger Byron?

9. What caution does E.J. Tillet give Victor about American neutrality?

10. What difficulty does Aaron have with his passport?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

How are the elements of intrigue and suspense used in the novel? Which characters and events are defined by the use of intrigue and suspense? How is suspense used to affect the mood of the novel? How is intrigue used to further the action of the novel?

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