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Geraldine Brooks
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People of the Book Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Geraldine Brooks
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Dr. Heinrich when Hanna visits him in 1996?
(a) 76.
(b) 81.
(c) 65.
(d) 59.

2. What river is described in the opening of “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?
(a) The Neretva River.
(b) The Ganges River.
(c) The Vibas River.
(d) The Miljacka River.

3. Who wrote the book My Youth in Vienna that Heinlich reads from to Hanna in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996”?
(a) Jim Bardayal.
(b) Joseph Kohen.
(c) Arthur Schnitzler.
(d) Hamish Sajjan.

4. What happens to Isak's foot in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?
(a) It becomes afflicted by frostbite.
(b) It is blown off by a land mine.
(c) It is shot by a soldier.
(d) It is severed by machinery.

5. In what subjects did Hanna earn double-honors degrees in college?
(a) English Literature and Biology.
(b) Archeology and Art Preservation.
(c) Chemistry and ancient Near Eastern languages.
(d) History and ancient Near Eastern languages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Lola's little sister?

2. Who sold the Sarajevo Haggadah to the National Museum in Sarajevo?

3. What was the name of Karaman's wife?

4. When was the Sarajevo Haggadah sold to the National Museum in Sarajevo?

5. Where does Munib's father hide the haggadah in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hanna's character in the novel. How old is Hanna? What is her focus of expertise?

2. How does the narrative style of the novel change in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"? Why do you think the author makes this change?

3. What theory does Dr. Heinrich present regarding the binding on the Sarajevo Haggadah?

4. How would you describe the relationship between Hanna and her mother?

5. Why has Hanna come to Sarajevo in “Hanna: Sarajevo, Spring 1996”? Who accompanies her? What is Hanna's objective in this chapter?

6. How does Hanna describe her coming to work with Werner Heinrich initially in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996"?

7. Who is Frau Zweig and how is her character introduced in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996"?

8. What notations does Hanna make during her inspection of the Sarajevo Haggadah? What samples does she take?

9. What actions does Serif Kabal take to save the Sarajevo Haggadah?

10. Describe the narrative style established in “Hanna: Sarajevo, Spring 1996.” From whose perspective is this chapter related? Why?

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