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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 Herr Wilibald Graf's role?

2. What is the name of the ship?

3. On whose life was an attempt made recently?

4. What is the name of the Huttens' bulldog?

5. Why is Herr William Freytag returning to Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the impression that La Condesa makes on the ship's passengers.

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

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

4. What is ironic about Herr Lowenthal?

5. What is the setting for the novel?

6. What is the mood of the departing travelers?

7. How do the passengers get acclimated to their surroundings on the ship?

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

9. How do Jenny and Willhelm Freytag meet?

10. Who conducts the Sunday morning religious services on the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author speaks to several personal problems with the characters that are still problems with people today. Name at least two of these personal issues and cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

The author writes about Herr Hutten in this way: "Her husband sat like something molded in sand, his expression that of a strong innocent man gazing into a pit of cobras." What literary technique is used in this example? What is the author trying to say about Herr Hutten?

Essay Topic 3

What is the symbolism of La Condesa? Who does she represent as a whole as she is being exiled from Cuba? What is the symbolism of Dr. Schumann's desire to help her and love her but his inability to do it in the end? Consider the nationalities of the characters. Explain.

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