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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Herr Graf remind Johann about this trip?

2. At dinner, the topic of conversation turns to ___________________.

3. What does Dr. Schumann do after dinner?

4. What item belonging to Frau Rittersdorf have Ric and Rac thrown overboard?

5. What happens each night on deck?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is clear that the passengers have many differences. Cite some of them. Now cite some of the similarities that the passengers have that are common to all people.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Freytag thinks to himself, "That easy way out was not for him. His way out was clear--the road ran all the way in, and through, and out again on the other side; all he had to do was to keep going, and not lose his head, and not let Jew or Christian bedevil him into losing his temper and playing into their hands." What literary technique is used in this example? What is Freytag saying?

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