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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. Where do the two young men sent by Lubonski go when they leave Polz?

2. Who cries with happiness when given a package of meat as a gift?

3. Who feels Mustafa is wrong in coming to Vienna?

4. Who tells the two young men being sent by Lubonski to pay particular attention to the Granickis?

5. What kind of necklace does one of her Mniszech relatives place on Barbara to wear at the banquet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Pawel and Janko get arrested on their spy mission and why do they want to be detained?

2. Who asks Poland for help when the Ottoman Empire begins to expand and why?

3. What is the outcome of the Polish fighting the Turks in Vienna? What crops are introduced to Poland because of the war?

4. What is the topic of discussion Feliks and Roman have at Lancut? What prediction do they make regarding the topic of discussion?

5. Explain how Vuldai becomes a member of the Ghengis Kahn's army.

6. What color cord does Mustafa wear around his neck and what is its significance?

7. What is Szymon Bukowski's role in the special event the beginning of the book?

8. What gift does Han give to his wife? How and why does she react?

9. Who is Tytus Bukowski and what is his accomplishment?

10. After the meeting in Chapter 1, who does Bukowski meet and what deal is arranged?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

What aspects and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in this novel, "Poland"? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

Essay Topic 3

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in this novel? Select a different type of conflict and explain how this story would have differed under that particular type of conflict.

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