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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. What is the name of the FBI agent that is helping David compile information regarding known Nazi organizations?

2. What other name is Michael Ben-Iban known by?

3. Where does the Fuhrer meet with SS Captain Kaltenmaus?

4. What has Benjamin Rabinowitz become famous as?

5. Who kills Burns in his office in Frankfurt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Warrior killed after meeting with the Fuhrer in Washington?

2. Name five of the participants at the Storm Troop's meeting.

3. The Fuhrer is pleased with the experiment's results but the Engineer is not. Why not?

4. Why does Alix impulsively hop onto a Tram as she makes her way into downtown Frankfurt?

5. What does David fail to notice because he is so transfixed by the events on television?

6. Why is David unsuccessful at reaching Michael Ben-Iban?

7. Why are David and his wife nervous about attending the party at the Strauss mansion?

8. Why is the Vulkan upset when the Fuhrer leaves the group in a chauffeured limousine?

9. What does the Soldier tell the other group members at the first meeting of the Storm Troop?

10. While comforting her after hearing her screams from the nightmares, what does David finally realize about Alix?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast David Strauss and Elena Strauss. How are the two characters similar? How are they different? Compare the role of the Nazis in each of their lives. How is each character affected the Nazis - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Harry Callaghan, Benjamin Rabinowitz, Elena Strauss, and Ben Essmann.

Essay Topic 3

There is no doubt that Alix has been greatly affected by the horrors she experienced at the hands of the Nazis, who also caused the deaths of both of her parents. Discuss how Alix's need to rectify the past affects her decisions. How does Alix's past affect her mental state, her ability to reason, her ability to trust, and her overall self-image?

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