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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 did Michael K realize would wash through his new dwelling though he didn't care?

2. Michael K gave another man half of his wages in order to help him support his ____________.

3. A man speaks to Michael K about a town called __________ desired the refugees in the camp, though they were still relying on the cheap labor.

4. The signs on the area announcing __________ information had never been removed.

5. Michael K found out that at the camp he had to __________ in order to receive food.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things which are added to the refugee camps in order to make them internment camps?

2. How did anyone know that the camp where Michael was at was once a racetrack?

3. What news did K not seem very interested in when the doctor told him this information?

4. What was medically wrong with K when he was admitted into the medical ward?

5. What did the doctor think K's biggest mistake was in his life?

6. What were some of the signs of K's poor condition when he collapsed during physical training?

7. What enraged the doctor during the interrogation of Michael after there were more attacks on Prince Albert?

8. What did K tell the doctor when the doctor asks him if he is fasting during his stay at the camp?

9. What do Captain Noel and the doctor decide to do with K after they realize he did not do anything?

10. Where was K admitted for medical assistance during the first part of this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael decides to break into his old work in order to steal a wheelbarrow to move his mother from place to place.

Part 1: Why do you think Michael decided he needed to steal the wheelbarrow instead of asking for it or buying it?

Part 2: Do you think it's ever right to steal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you agree with the decision Michael made about the wheelbarrow? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Michael then has to take care of his own mother as she is in failing health and she can't take care of herself.

Part 1: Do you think Michael is capable of taking care of his mother? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think Michael decides to take care of his mother, even though she has been mean to him?

Part 3: Would you take care of your mother if she were like Anna? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Though Michael doesn't seem to take care of himself, he does still want to be free, escaping whenever he can.

Part 1: Why do you think Michael is always determined to be free?

Part 2: How do you think Michael finds the strength to escape?

Part 3: Would you rather eat and be in prison or be free and starve? Why?

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