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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. How old was Hanna's father when he died?

2. What is the name of David Ben Shoushan's brother?

3. How far pregnant was Hanna's mother when Hanna's father died?

4. What does Hanna learn when she finally reaches Ozren's apartment on the phone in "Hanna: London, Spring 1996"?

5. From whom does Reyna de Serena say she obtained the Sarajevo Haggadah?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrative style transition from “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996” to “Wine Stains: Venice, 1609”? Why?

2. Who is Reyna de Serena? How is her character introduced?

3. What does Reyna de Serena ask of Judah Aryeh in exchange for funds for the Jews in “Wine Stains: Venice, 1609”?

4. How does Rosa manage to escape arrest in “Saltwater: Tarragona, 1492”?

5. How is Giovanni Domenico Vistorini introduced in “Wine Stains: Venice, 1609”?

6. What has led to the conflicts that David Ben Shoushan faces in “Saltwater: Tarragona, 1492”?

7. What information does Frau Zweig relate to Hanna in “Hanna: London, Spring 1996"?

8. What are the repercussions of Reuben Ben Shoushan's confession?

9. What is unique about the hair that has been analyzed from the Sarajevo Haggadah?

10. How does Ruti come to learn that the soldiers are seeking her for arrest in “Saltwater: Tarragona, 1492”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the narrative style of People of the Book. From what perspectives is the story related? Why do you think the author has chosen to use a different narrative style in different chapters? What does this say thematically about the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Zahra in the novel. When did Zahra become a slave? Who are the different owners of Zahra? How are they described? What inspires Zahra to create the Sarajevo Haggadah?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the language style of People of the Book. How does the author distinguish between the language styles of different characters and time periods? How does the dialogue in the narrative inform the reader about the different characters? What are some examples of literary devices used in the novel?

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