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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 Kolesnik's reply when Micha asks if he is sad?
2. What sign of trouble does Tomas see when Lore and her siblings attempt to get on the train?
3. Where does Micha stay on his last visit to Opa's old World War II station?
4. What is Micha's relationship like with his Oma as he learns more about his Opa?
5. Who else wants to know the truth if Micha finds it?
Short Essay Questions
1. Oma explains to Lore that Vati and Mutti are good people despite their involvement. Explain Oma's situation and where she stands regarding Mutti and Vati.
2. Lore learns to question the truth and learn more from strangers. What reality does Lore have about her parents?
3. Describe Micha's family dynamics.
4. Describe Mutti's reaction to Jochen. Why does she react this way?
5. Lore is hesitant about Tomas when they first meet. What are Lore's feelings as time progresses?
6. Describe Micha's feelings for his Opa as time goes on as he continues his search for the truth.
7. Many Holocaust images are posted to spread the truth of what occurred during the war. What are the people's views in regards to the photos?
8. Jozef and Elena recount their experiences of the German occupation. Summarize what it is like in Belarus during WWII.
9. Only Micha seems adamant on searching the truth about Opa. What is Mutti and Vati's point of view in regards to Opa?
10. What is Micha's search for the truth doing to the family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many characters in the novel are shown doing both good and bad deeds. Write about what makes a person good or bad. What goes into the title of good or bad?
Essay Topic 2
Helmut listens to the radio for Germany's progress. At the same time, he notices an emptying of Berlin. The two are correlated, but it is a mystery to Helmut. What is the correlation and what makes it difficult for Helmut to see how the victories abroad are tied to the city's emptiness?
Essay Topic 3
Micha knows very little about Opa before his research about his war's past. Micha was not even old enough to attend Opa's funeral. Yet, Micha feels shame about Opa's actions and is too embarrassed to admit his family past when he visits Belarus. Why does Micha feel shame for someone he knows very little about? What is blood relations and family history so important to Micha?
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