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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. With whom does the Fuhrer first share the details of his great plan?

2. Who does David want to find in Europe according to the plans David shares with Alix?

3. Who is the only survivor of the plane crash that was taking the advance team to Odessa?

4. What is the name of David Strauss's wife?

5. Which character on the Strauss estate is carrying white phosphorous grenades?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Benjamin think the Nazis are becoming more and more powerful?

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

4. How does the Fuhrer gain an appreciation for the electricity and heat involved with Otto's experiment from where he sits?

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

6. What does the salesman on the hill overlooking the French countryside inadvertently witness?

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

8. What are the responsibilities of the advance team for Dachau Two?

9. What does the Fuhrer tell the men as the meeting between the Chancellor, the Ambassador, the General, and the Fuhrer is ending?

10. How does the Fuhrer ensure Otto's silence in regard to the experiment Otto conducted for the Fuhrer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The security precautions taken for the Moscow Olympics are seemingly unprecedented. Representatives from all of the major nations are involved and for every participant, coach, and official in attendance, there are slightly more than four security members to guard them. In spite of the extraordinary precautions, the terrorists still manage to incur their will and their wrath on the world. Give at least five reasons for the terrorists' success. Support your answer with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

The Fuhrer employs many sinister techniques to make sure the people involved in his scheme end up exactly where they are supposed to.

a. Identify three methods the Fuhrer uses to keep the other characters in place.

b. How does the Fuhrer hide his identity and what does he have to gain by keeping his identity secret? What does he have to lose by keeping his identity secret?

c. What other methods might the Fuhrer have used to achieve his purpose? Would any of your methods have been as effective as the Fuhrer's plan in the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Storm Troop and the Gestapo. How are the two groups similar in terms of constituents, philosophies, and tactics? How are the two groups different? Support your answer with examples from the story.

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