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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 Aurek see at Tony's home?

2. Why should the thief not be punished for his or her actions?

3. What does Silvana think she needs to keep her son safe?

4. What does Tony ask Silvana after she comes home?

5. What is Bruno's assignment in the army?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Silvana learn at the woodsman's home in "Poland"?

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

3. What happens with Bruno in Scotland?

4. What is the tree for in "Ipswich"?

5. What happens between Janusz and Helene after he recuperates in "Poland"?

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

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

8. What does Ruby encourage Janusz to do?

9. What does Janusz think about while in the house alone?

10. What does Janusz do upon returning home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance of the relationship between Peter and Tony and its meaning.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of Silvana's childhood and the impact that it has on her in later life.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of Great Britain in World War II and discuss the significance of reminders of war for Silvana.

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