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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. What is the opening setting for the novella?

2. Who is introduced as being Anni's "Impresario?"

3. Bradshaw recounts his last _____ in Germany.

4. Who steals the money causing the event to be canceled?

5. What was Norris' true destination?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Bradshaw's suspicions about the Switzerland trip? Are they valid suspicions?

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

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

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

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

7. Norris leaves Berlin without a word to anyone. Why doesn't Norris explain in a letter?

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In "The Last of Mr. Norris" Sally and Bradshaw are promised the world by Clive. Clive spoke of Hollywood and of all the wonderful things he could offer them. Discuss Clive and his promises. Do you think any of what Clive was saying was true? Why would he make such promises to Sally and Bradshaw? What happened to Clive? Did any of the promises ever come to fruition? Did Sally ever find anyone to properly finance her blossoming career?

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