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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 leaves Berlin suddenly and without an explanation?

2. Which of the following character intercepts the communique?

3. Which group makes headway in the ongoing election process?

4. What is Mr. Norris' first name?

5. What item of Mr. Norris' is examined closely?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Fraulein Schroeder tell Bradshaw?

3. Where do the men go after leaving the club? Who is noticed by Norris?

4. Discuss at least one of the things that occurred when Mr. Norris shows Bradshaw the rest of the apartment. What objects are pointed out?

5. What is the first piece of information given to Bradshaw regarding Norris' true identity?

6. Describe at least part of the conversation regarding Norris' financial situation.

7. The narrator makes what declaration about the election results?

8. What information was contained in Norris' last postcard to Bradshaw?

9. How does the narrator describe Mr. Norris? How do the men meet?

10. In addition to watching all the activity around him, what mystery does Bradshaw attempt to solve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in both novellas seem to be transient, moving from place to place, almost at the drop of a hat. Why do you think it was popular to move in with another person or family, even if you had just met? Why did Christopher choose to move in with the Nowaks? Was it common practice or something that was related to the time period and/or the atmosphere of Berlin?

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

Norris, the Baron, van Hoorn, Otto and others were involved in gathering and passing on information to various governments. Write a 750 word essay on this practice and how it might have been instrumental in World War II. Do you think what the men did was illegal? Who would punish them for their actions? What were the punishments? Do you consider the activities patriotism or an act of treason? Explain.

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