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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. During the raid, Lionel Jones denounces several groups of people. The G-man declares he is a member of one of the groups. Which one?

2. What was unique about Arndt Klopfer's photography?

3. In a note, what does the garbage collector, Lazlo Szombathy, claim he knew how to do?

4. Who does the Blue Fairy Godmother say are communist agents?

5. What was George Kraft using as target practice in Jones' cellar?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Frank Wirtanen, why do the Russians want to get their hands on the narrator?

2. Why does George Kraft say he wants to start a new life with the narrator and Resi?

3. Describe what happened to the narrator after being beaten and knocked unconscious.

4. What is Resi's explanation for tricking the narrator into thinking she is her dead sister?

5. How does Resi Noth die and what is the reason?

6. Describe what Stepan Bodovskov does with the narrator's writings. What is the result?

7. What is the Memoirs of a Monogamous Casanova and why did the narrator not want it to be published?

8. Describe the appearance of the Iron Guardsmen.

9. Summarize the key points of the narrator's radio address that was played at the Iron Guard meeting.

10. What does the narrator suggests happened to George Kraft's pipe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think the narrator decides to commit suicide once the fact that he was an American spy is verified and he is no longer wanted for war crimes? Discuss reasons you believe the narrator would prefer to end his life rather than begin a new life as a free man.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the process Howard Campbell goes through from hiding from prosecution to wanting to face punishment for his crimes.

Essay Topic 3

Mother Night is a fictionalized account related to real events. Discuss whether you think works like Mother Night help us to understand historical events better or if pure historical accounts alone are sufficient. You may want to discuss whether historical novels have a place in a history class or belong only in a literature course.

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