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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 color shirt does the political agitator wear?

2. Where are the Spanish people headed?

3. In what year does the story take place?

4. How many passengers are from Switzerland?

5. The Huttens are both very ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Herr KarlGlocken returning to Germany?

2. Why has the time ashore made Frau Rittersdorf particularly melancholy?

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

4. What is the destination of La Condesa?

5. Describe Mrs. Treadwell's violent reaction when Denny mistakes her for Pastora.

6. What is the setting for the novel?

7. What shared experiences do the passengers have?

8. What is the dynamic between Herr Graf and his nephew, Johann?

9. Who are Ric and Rac?

10. What unpleasant task does Dr. Schumann have to do now that the ship is in port?

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

The author is a master at creating visual images through descriptive language and techniques. When writing about Mrs. Treadwell's memory of a long-forgotten childhood friend she writes, "As if she could even invent a regret for a bond that had no more substance than a drift of cigarette smoke." What does the author mean by this statement? Create another statement that could mean the same thing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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