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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. Where is Zuzanna working at the start of the novel?

2. When does Germany take Paris?

3. What town are Pietrik, Nadia and Kasia from in Poland?

4. What is Caroline’s job in the novel?

5. What does Mrs. Mikelsky save Nadia from in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Herta and Fritz have a tense interaction when she arrives at Ravensbruck. What does this reveal about her personality?

2. What reason does Herta give for staying at Ravensbruck? Is it justifiable?

3. What is the first interaction between Zuzanna and Kasia? What does this tell us about their relationship?

4. What are the surgeries that the doctors are performing on the Kasia, Zuzanna, and the other girls?

5. What is Caroline’s relationship like with Pia?

6. What is the game the girls play about Beauty Road?

7. What does the Polish Underground provide for Kasia?

8. What are some of the perks Halina receives for working in the Revier?

9. Although Paul and Caroline’s relationship gets physical, Paul leaves in the middle of the act. What does this reveal about Paul?

10. Does Caroline seem to be completely over her ex-boyfriend David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Marta Hall Kelly intertwine the theme of love throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Is Herta a redeemable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Is Paul a moral man? Why or why not?

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