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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 happens to Ona's baby?
2. What does Lina's father say when she signs the drawing?
3. What does Ona finally agree to do?
4. What does Lina realize about her parents' plans?
5. What was Elena promised in return?
Short Essay Questions
1. What upsets Lina about being told to shower but why is she happy?
2. What is Lina thinking about as the story opens?
3. How often does the train stop and for what reason?
4. Why does Elena rush her children and what is the mood when they get back on the truck?
5. What do Lina and Elena do on their first day?
6. Before the train leaves, does Andrius do and who goes with him?
7. What does Elena say the soldiers wanted of her and how does Jonas react to the information?
8. What does the bald man say about Hitler, and what does Lina think about it?
9. What does Lina recall about a shopping trip with her mother once?
10. What happens in Vilnius?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Over the course of "Between Shades of Gray", Lina grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. Between Shades of Gray might be considered a slice of Lina Vilka's larger story of her "coming of age." It might be said that Between Shades of Gray is a "bildungsroman" of Lina. Discuss the following:
1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.
2. Trace and analyze the character of Lina as she changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser, young woman. What are the significant events that change Lina?
3. After thoroughly analyzing Lina's growth throughout "Between Shades of Gray", do you think "Between Shades of Gray" could be considered Lina's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?
4. Are there any other characters in "Between Shades of Gray" who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?
Essay Topic 2
Characters are an important part of what makes "Between Shades of Gray" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Lina. What are her strengths? Weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Kretsky. What are his strengths? Weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Elena. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Between Shades of Gray", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Between Shades of Gray". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
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