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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. What does Silvana tell Tony?

2. How does Helene die?

3. What does Silvana do before changing into the dress bought by Janusz?

4. Who stole Silvana's possessions?

5. Who does Gregor leave the camp with in pages 184-215?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at Christmas in "Ipswich"?

2. What does Janusz want to do despite the risk?

3. What does Silvana start to realize about Tony in "Felixstowe"?

4. What does Janusz cling to in "Ipswich"?

5. What changes for Janusz at work in "Ipswich"?

6. What does Silvana decide with some relief in "Ipswich"?

7. What does Silvana and Aurek watch in "Poland" and what happened to Helene?

8. Why is Silvana embarassed in "Ipswich"?

9. What does Silvana find out about her personal belongings in "Poland"?

10. What does Silvana learn when Peter's grandmother comes to visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how the character of Helene perpetuates conflict in the story line.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship between Silvana and Aurek prior to them moving to England and discuss how it changes upon their arrival.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Gregor and discuss the impact that he has on Silvana and Aurek.

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