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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. Germans agreed to a prisoner exchange of _____ Pole(s) for _____ German(s).

2. In Part 3, Chapter 3, food and supplies are delivered to the Germans in anticipation of whom or what?

3. What does Solomon have to say about Jewish persecution?

4. What sort of response did Chris' past reports of atrocities receive from the world?

5. How does Horst Von Epp do his job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Gabriela doing for work by Part 2, Chapter 17?

2. Describe Chris' parents, and his relationship with them as he grew up.

3. What do Alex Brandel and Andrei view differently at the The Bathyran Council meeting in Part 1?

4. What is the relationship and agreement between Max Kleperman and Koenig?

5. What does Brandel decide to do with his family in Part 2, Chapter 12?

6. Why does Von Epp invite Chris out for dinner and 'girls', and what does Chris' response lead Von Epp to assume?

7. Describe what occurs between Wolf and Rachel in Part 2, Chapter 21.

8. What does Part 1, Chapter 11 primarily describe?

9. What does Rabbi Solomon counsel Alex Brandel to do, and why?

10. How is Gabriela Rak initially described to readers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Multiple love affairs are revealed throughout the book. Compare and contrast the relationship between any two of the following couples:

• Andrei and Gabriela

• Paul and Deborah

• Chris and Deborah

• Wolf and Rachel

Essay Topic 2

Punishment and humiliation are strong motifs throughout Mila 18. Describe at least two examples of each motif occurring at different points throughout the story. Do these motifs always go hand-in-hand? Is one more prominent than the other?

Essay Topic 3

The religious beliefs and expectations Deborah expresses to Paul conflict greatly with her actions with Chris. Describe the discordance between Deborah's religious beliefs and her actions, and how that divergence affects her. How does Deborah believe she is punished for her sins?

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