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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 profession of Herr Siegfried Rieber?

2. What does Herr Julius Lowenthal sell?

3. What is the condition of Mexico at the time?

4. Where does the ship dock on the third day of sailing?

5. For what German city is the ship bound?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for the novel?

2. What is the situation with the Lutz family?

3. What is the first display of anti-Semitic behavior aboard ship?

4. What odd behavior does Mrs. Treadwell exhibit in her room after the party?

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

6. How does the author begin the novel?

7. What is ironic about Herr Lowenthal?

8. What does Dr. Schumann realize after having a conversation with Herr Graf?

9. What is the surprising reaction of Ric and Rac's theft of La Condesa's pearl necklace?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religious difference and intolerance is a major theme in the story. What is going on on the world stage that would make the author include this as such an important element in the story? What points is she trying to make? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The book is written in three chapters of vastly differing lengths. What is the purpose of writing the book in this way? What is the author trying to convey with this style?

Essay Topic 3

There are several themes in the book. Name at least two and cite examples that support your answers.

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