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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. Which department did Kritzinger work for?

2. What does Xavier shout out to Globus as he is being tortured?

3. What is Globus carrying when he takes over the interrogation?

4. Who is waiting for Xavier at Columbia House?

5. What does Xavier buy Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pili work with the Gestapo?

2. What do Xavier and Charlie discover in Luther's doctor's bag?

3. Why is Xavier complimentary of Globus on the phone?

4. Who does Xavier think of as he waits to leave Switzerland?

5. Why did Xavier withdraw all his money from the bank?

6. How does Charlie intend to cross the border into Switzerland with the documents?

7. What is notable about the ransacked pile of items in Xavier's apartment?

8. How does Xavier try to justify parking in front of the Great Hall?

9. Why does Henry not think that Luther will be granted asylum?

10. What happens when Xavier is transferred to Columbia House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the main turning points of the book? How does Harris develop his story to get to each turning point? Do you think that Harris successfully builds up the tension in the book to reach the final climax?

Essay Topic 2

In 1994, a TV film of the book was made by HBO. What are the main differences between the novel and the film version? Why do you think the filmmakers adapted these points differently to the author? Do you think the film is effective in telling the story of Fatherland?

Essay Topic 3

How does Max's betrayal affect March? What suggestions were there earlier in the novel that Max would be a traitor?

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