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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 does Vati wish for concerning his family's connection to World War II?
2. How does Lore discover the truth behind the pictures circling around Germany?
3. What sign of trouble does Tomas see when Lore and her siblings attempt to get on the train?
4. How does Jozef describe the reactions of the SS men after a shooting?
5. Why does Lore stop seeing Tomas?
Short Essay Questions
1. Jozef and Elena recount their experiences of the German occupation. Summarize what it is like in Belarus during WWII.
2. Lore and the children keep Tomas a secret from Oma and Wiebke. Why is it not safe to tell them about Tomas?
3. Micha visits Minsk specifically to learn about his Opa. However, Micha runs into trouble learning about his grandfather's past. What obstacles stand in Micha's way?
4. 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.
5. Only Micha seems adamant on searching the truth about Opa. What is Mutti and Vati's point of view in regards to Opa?
6. The children take a family picture to send to Mutti. What is Lore's reflection about the changes in her and her siblings?
7. Lore is hesitant about Tomas when they first meet. What are Lore's feelings as time progresses?
8. Tomas travels with the family for a long time, but once they reach the border, he wants to leave them. Why would Tomas want to leave at this point?
9. Describe Micha's family dynamics.
10. Describe Micha's feelings for his Opa as time goes on as he continues his search for the truth.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Seiffert rarely specifies time and she never specifies certain ages. Discuss why Seiffert would want to keep places and timing general. How does this help the reader understand these stories are representative of many people and not just one person's story?
Essay Topic 2
Helmut speaks of loyalty and pride in regards to the Third Reich. However, Helmut is human and more complex than having a simple faith. How does Helmut show indications that his loyalty are also feelings that are self-serving and not for the people of Germany?
Essay Topic 3
Seiffert gives a unique perspective of WWII. The thought that goes through a soldier's mind, like Jozef, is different from those who experience the consequence from home, like Helmut. Interview a veteran who fought in combat. If an interview is not possible, find a first person account. What is the veteran's psyche during the war? How does the war change the veteran's ability to live amongst civilians? Now interview a civilian who survived a war. What is their psyche like during the war? After the war? Compare and contrast the psyches of the veteran and the civilian.
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