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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the distinguishing physical characteristic of Herr Karl Glocken?
(a) Hunchback
(b) Bald head
(c) Cleft palate
(d) Club foot

2. How many Americans are on board the ship?
(a) 13
(b) 6
(c) 9
(d) 4

3. What is a group of people waiting to do?
(a) See a concert
(b) Board a plane
(c) Watch a bullfight
(d) Board a ship

4. With what type of company is Herr William Freytag associated?
(a) Mining
(b) Jewelry
(c) Mexican oil company
(d) Import/Export company

5. The book is what type of literature?
(a) Biography
(b) Non-fiction
(c) Autobiography
(d) Fiction

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the characters coming from?

2. In what month of the year does the story take place?

3. The novel addresses prejudice and _____________.

4. What is the name of the Baumgartners' eight-year-old son?

5. What is the profession of Herr Siegfried Rieber?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Spanish people and why do they create such a stir among the passengers?

2. What is the destination of La Condesa?

3. What is the relationship between Captain Thiele and La Condesa?

4. Why is Dr. Schumann summoned to La Condesa's cabin?

5. What does Captain Thiele say to indicate his true feelings about the Jews.

6. Explain the author's basis for the novel.

7. What is the setting for the novel?

8. Which group of people is getting off the ship at this point?

9. Why are the passengers so reluctant to go to the fiesta on board?

10. Where does the ship dock as this chapter begins?

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