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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what city is Mrs. Treadwell going?

3. What do Ric and Rac steal from La Condesa?

4. How is La Condesa dressed when she arrives for lunch?

5. Which one of the passengers inappropriately fondles Elsa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author includes much symbolism in the story. Consider the main symbols of a German ship with several German passengers headed for Germany. What does she mean by this? Also consider the fact that Americans Jenny and David wanted to debark elsewhere but are forced to sail on to the end point of Germany. What it meant by this. Consider the world political stage before answering.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title?

Essay Topic 3

What is the symbolism of the Spanish dancing troupe? What purpose do they serve for the story? Why has the author included them? Why are the other characters so averse to them? Why do they make themselves so unlikable?

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