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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. Who is the ship's doctor?

2. The novel explores the personal dynamics among _____________.

3. Who are the two Mexican Catholic priests traveling to Spain?

4. The book is what type of literature?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Jenny and Willhelm Freytag meet?

2. How does Frau Rittersdorf spend her time on deck?

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

4. What is the destination of La Condesa?

5. Which passengers debark when the ship docks at Vigo?

6. What are the first pranks of Ric and Rac?

7. What is the situation with the Lutz family?

8. Describe the burgeoning relationship between Dr. Schumann and La Condesa.

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

10. Who are the Swiss passengers on the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses the characters of Ric and Rac as symbols of enacting the minor terrors the adults wish they could affect on others. Explain why the twins' behavior is a conduit of what the adults want to do? Why does the author use the twins for this vehicle?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title?

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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