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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. Why will Andrei not marry Gabriela?

2. When Chris De Monti introduces the subject of getting someone out of Poland, specifically a woman and children, how does Von Epp respond?

3. Who is Emanuel Goldman?

4. How does Horst Von Epp personally feel about the policies of Nazism?

5. What is Dr. Paul Bronski professional title at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wolf get caught by the Gestapo, and what is arranged for his release?

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

3. How does Brandel show that he trusts Rabbi Solomon? With what does Solomon respond?

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

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

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

7. When all Jewish organization are outlawed and the Bathyrans are forced underground, what does Andrei decide to do?

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

9. How is Gabriela Rak initially described to readers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part 2, Andrei and Brandel strongly disagree on the best means for Jews to resist the German soldiers. Describe each man's belief in detail. Which man ultimately gives in, and why?

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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