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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. To where do Andrei and his Sergeant escape to in Part 1, Chapter 11?

2. Where does Brandel decide to more his wife and children in Part 2, Chapter 12?

3. After Chris De Monti's house and Von Epp's office are bugged, how do they communicate?

4. What has happened to the farm at Wework by Part 3 of the novel?

5. Where have Andrei and Wolf set up a printing press for their resistance movement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which two directions is Paul Bronski being pulled by the Nazis and his wife in Part 2, Chapter 13.

2. How is Gabriela Rak initially described to readers?

3. Who is Horst Von Epp, and why is his job ironic?

4. As preparations continue in Part 1, Chapters 13 & 14 for the occupation of Warsaw, how is Chris affected?

5. Who in the novel keeps a journal, and why?

6. Who are the four leaders Brandel feels he can depend upon to help him unify the different Jewish factions?

7. How does Deborah view her relationship with Chris?

8. Who is Dr. Franz Koenig, and how does he feel about Dr. Paul Bronski?

9. Why is Alfred Funk brought to Warsaw in Part 2, Chapter 16?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Minor characters are those who are not the primary focus of the story, but help drive the plot that is following the main character. Select three of the minor characters below to explain their significance to the plot. In other words, why does the author include these characters at all?

• Simon Eden

• Emanuel Goldman

• David Zemba

• Tolek

Essay Topic 2

Mila 18 contains many conflicts, both internal and external. Select at least three types of conflict below and explain where and how they appear in Mila 18.

• Man against Man

• Man against Nature

• Man against Himself

• Man against God

• Man against Society

• Man caught in the Middle

• Man & Woman

Essay Topic 3

Trust is a major theme in Mila 18. Where is it seen, and how does it help drive the plot? Which characters are portrayed as trustworthy, and which are not?

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