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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Adolf Hitler born?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1842.
(d) 1919.

2. With what famous pianist does Hana describe having an affair in "Hana"?
(a) Alexander Beyer.
(b) Michal Štantejský.
(c) Miroslav Nemec.
(d) Dunja Rajter.

3. In "Recital," the Landauer's throw a party to raise money for what organization?
(a) The Axis Powers.
(b) The ACLU.
(c) The Allied Powers.
(d) The Human Rights League.

4. What does Hana foresee about Liesel's baby in "Hana"?
(a) It will be a girl.
(b) It will be a boy.
(c) It will grow up in America.
(d) It will be rich.

5. As "Memories" begins, Hana reveals that which lover is leaving her?
(a) Maestro Nemec.
(b) Herr Schreiber.
(c) Rainer von Abt.
(d) Tomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose family gave Liesel and Viktor land upon which to build a house?

2. In "Encounter," Kata explains to the group that she was working where when the Nazis raided the shop?

3. In "A Day in the Life," Viktor is constantly bombarded about thoughts of his own ___________.

4. In "Love," Kata's daughter asks if Viktor is one of her mother's _________.

5. In what month does the Landauer family move into the completed house in "Completion"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Viktor discuss with Kata in "Proposal"? What concerns does Kata have?

2. Why is the Landauers' nanny leaving in "Gossip"? Whom does Liesel suggest as a replacement?

3. Who is Viktor looking for in "Loss"? Where is he?

4. What is described in "A Day in the Life"? What thoughts consume Viktor in this chapter?

5. How does the affair between Viktor and Kata rekindle in "Ship"?

6. Describe the character of Hana, as revealed in her first appearances in "Hana." How does Hana know Liesel?

7. What political altercation takes place at the dinner party in "Dinner"?

8. Whom does Hana describe helping in "Coda"? Why?

9. What interaction do Liesel and Viktor have with Rainer von Abt in "Construction"?

10. Discuss the sexual motifs in "Ecstasy." Whom does Hana develop feelings for in this chapter?

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