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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. Which of the following is not used as a way to describe those first days in Switzerland?

2. How long does the event last?

3. What is the surname of the narrator?

4. With which appliance does Schroeder have an urgent problem?

5. Norris confesses that he is about to join which group?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Norris' solution to evading the trouble brewing in Berlin?

4. Who does Bradshaw meet on arriving at Norris' house for tea? What is the man's occupation?

5. Describe briefly what happened next to Norris.

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

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

8. Discuss the party planned by Norris and the outcome.

9. What precipitates the meeting between Bradshaw and Piet? Where does it occur?

10. What is the offer made to Bradshaw by the Baron? What happens when Bradshaw receives the offer from the Baron?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bradshaw seems shocked when he sees Norris and the Baron involved in lewd activities. Discuss the events that led up to the house party. Why was Bradshaw shocked? Did Bradshaw participate in the activities? Was Anni present as a professional or as a guest? Who else was present? What did Bradshaw do? How was the subject addressed after the fact?

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, Christopher and others were expatriates living in Berlin. What is an expatriate? Have you ever met one? Are you one? Where might you find an expatriate? What are your opinions on expatriates? Write a 500-word essay about becoming an expatriate OR find at least five famous expatriates and write a short bio on each.

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