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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 are the names of the six-year-old twins on board the ship?

2. David Scott and Jenny Brown are _______________.

3. To whom does Herr Julius Lowentah sell his merchandise?

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

5. What does Herr Julius Lowenthal sell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shared experiences do the passengers have?

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

3. What is the situation with the Lutz family?

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

5. Explain the author's point of view for the story.

6. What change has been made in the dining room and why does it upset the Captain?

7. How is Dr. Schumann's health condition revealed?

8. How does the Captain endure the fiesta in his honor?

9. What is ironic about Herr Lowenthal?

10. What argument between Johann and his uncle makes Johann late for the fiesta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author includes the character of Herr Lowenthal who makes his living selling Catholic articles even though he is a Jewish man. Explain the irony in this situation. Are there any other reasons the author included Herr Lowenthal in the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is the setting for the novel? Why did the author choose to tell her story in this setting? Could the story have been told in a better setting or is this the perfect setting for the points she wanted to make?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title?

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