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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. In "Love," Viktor and Kata tour Vienna and come across what group?

2. What was adopted as a symbol of the Nazi Party of Germany in 1920?

3. Where do Liesel and Viktor travel to attempt to rekindle their passion in "Birth"?

4. Where was Adolf Hitler born?

5. Liesel wants to offer Kata and her fellow refugees what in order to help them in "Encounter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the political landscape in "Anschluss." What concerns does Viktor have?

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

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

4. What is foreshadowed about the house in "Completion"?

5. What emotional conflict does Hana face in "Memories"? Who consoles her?

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

7. How is the onyx wall proposed in "Onyx"? What are the differences in Liesel and Viktor's feelings about the house?

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

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

10. What does Liesel read about the house in "Happy Families"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the plight of Jews during World War II and the status of the war in "Anschluss." What dangers did Viktor's family face from the Nazis?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the characters of Liesel and Viktor Landauer. How does their relationship evolve from the beginning of the novel to the end?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Liesel and Kata in the narrative. How does Viktor feel about each of the women? How do they relate to one another?

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