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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 was in charge of the event?

2. What happened to the Baron?

3. Who intercepts Norris as he tries to leave Berlin?

4. Where is the mysterious character located?

5. Who does Bradshaw meet in a bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the result of the upsetting news?

2. Describe the communiqué received by Bradshaw. What were the contents? Who sent it?

3. How does Bradshaw react when he catches Norris and the women in a compromising position?

4. How do Bradshaw and Norris part company at the end of the trip?

5. What events take place in New Year's Eve? Who is present at the party?

6. What happens as the night wears on? Who is involved?

7. What was it that made the Baron so upset in regards to Norris?

8. What does Bradshaw make of the event? What does he think about Norris?

9. What is one of the causes that allegedly caused Norris to leave Berlin?

10. What makes Mr. Norris appear nervous? Where does the event happen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the peculiar relationship between Norris and Schmidt. Was the relationship purely professional? Why did the men repeatedly get back together if the relationship was volatile? Why do you think Schmidt followed Norris to Mexico and California? Why did Norris put up with Schmidt's drunken abuse? What do you think Schmidt knew about Norris that others did not?

Essay Topic 2

It is obvious that many of the characters in the book are homosexual or bisexual, although that precise word is never used. Why do you think Isherwood made many references to this behavior but avoided using any explicit reference to homosexuality and bisexuality? Cite various passages in the text that show a character's sexuality and discuss how it is referenced by Isherwood. Is Isherwood bisexual or homosexual? How do you know?

Essay Topic 3

Bradshaw talks about the persecution of the Jews at the hand of Hitler and the SS. Aside from the horror of the deaths, Bradshaw cannot help but think of his friends that are Jewish. Bradshaw wonders which have been tortured and which are dead. How would you feel in Bradshaw's shoes? Is there anything Bradshaw could have done to protect his friends? Does Bradshaw ever find out what happened to Rudi and the others?

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