View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What in written on the sign over the entrance to Auschwitz?

2. Who is the speaker at the secret meeting attended by Yakov and Jossi?

3. What does Dov do upon his arrival at Auschwitz that saves his life?

4. What is the task Ari has for Dov Landau?

5. What are the ages of the children aboard the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the official role the British play in preparing the Exodus to sail?

2. Where did Karen Hansen Clement grow up?

3. What two things make Dov determined to go on after his capture from the Warsaw ghetto?

4. What exchange takes place between Ari and Taha?

5. Describe the traditional Sunday activities of Simon Rabinsky and his family.

6. Who was Andrew Dreyfus and what is the significance of his death for the Jewish community?

7. What does Sutherland say about the ability to frighten residents of the camp into submission?

8. Officials discuss the situation with the Exodus. List at least two recommended courses of action.

9. What is the fate of Dafna?

10. What are the reactions of Jakov and Jossi to the death of their father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe life in the commune farms established by the Jews. What are the pros and cons of these?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Yakov and Jossi. How does it change over the course of time?

Essay Topic 3

What is the fate of Dov's family? What is the impact on Dov?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 625 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample