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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 Ginzburg learn at the end of June?
2. What language does Ginzburg know that helps her get an easier assignment?
3. What do the two women continue to hide?
4. Why are Ginzburg and the others put in punishment cells?
5. About what is Ginzburg happy even after her horrible experiences?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of the rules Ginzburg mentions as being cited on a paper hanging on the wall?
2. What happens when the prisoners are held in a transfer camp?
3. What is Julia determined to do and what does she save for the day?
4. What does Ginzburg say about the ongoing political purges and how do some of the prisoners view the likely incarceration of some of those fallen under the most recent purges?
5. What solution do Julia and Ginzburg find to reading in low light?
6. What happens when Julia and Ginzburg see a flower in the courtyard?
7. What routine do Julia and Ginzburg maintain?
8. Who teaches the new prisoners how to fake their lumber quota?
9. Who is Marya Dogadkina and how is she described?
10. What range of sentences are the women whom Ginzburg meets given, and why does Ginzburg consider herself lucky?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Journey Into the Whirlwind help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Journey Into the Whirlwind? Why or why not?
3. Choose one specific incident in Journey Into the Whirlwind to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
Ginzburg's frustration over failing to prove her innocence increases to anger over the hypocrisy and corrupt nature of the hearings. The charges multiply against her. Suspicions, rumors, and false accusations are rippling throughout Soviet Russia, and as a result, no charges are being taken lightly. Ginzburg's charges now carry the weight of criminal offense.
1. Discuss how frustration might turn to anger in almost any situation. Use examples from Journey Into the Whirlwind and your own life to support your response.
2. What do you think the corruption of the hearings says about the government at the time? Use examples from Journey Into the Whirlwind and your own life to support your response.
3. Discuss the effects that suspicions, rumors, and false accusations might have on a society. Use examples from Journey Into the Whirlwind and your own life to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful memoir?
2. Analyze and discuss Journey Into the Whirlwind based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Journey Into the Whirlwind is a successful memoir.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful memoir should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Journey Into the Whirlwind a successful memoir? What about young teens?
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