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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oskar began working for what institution?

2. Where did Poldek Pfefferberg hide while looking for his wife?

3. At what event does Madritsch inform Oskar that he won't be taking his workers to Moravia?

4. Why did Amon Goeth set up the Chilowicz family for a sure death sentence?

5. Marcel Goldberg, personnel clerk, was open to bribes for doing what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 15, Keneally contrasts a scene of brutal killing against a scene of Red Genia's survival. Describe your thoughts not only on the scenes themselves, but why Keneally juxtaposed them together in this way.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 1, Keneally searches for some reason or incident in Schindler's background to explain his motivation for saving so many Jews. He doesn't come up with anything definitive. Explain your own theory as to why Oskar Schindler risked so much to save these people. Was it just the thrill of taking risks? Did all of these people become good friends of his? Did he see how wrong the German actions were? If so, why didn't he speak up?

Essay Topic 3

Power--or the lack of it--was a matter of life or death in Schindler's List. Hitler had almost complete control over Germany, of course. What types of power were exhibited in the novel? Did power shift during the course of the story? If so, from what person or group to which person or group?

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