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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. When was Adolf Hitler born?

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

3. What is the name of Hana's husband?

4. What famous pianist plays at the housewarming party hosted by the Landauers?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the outline of the house in "Gestation." What elements of the house are nontraditional?

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

3. Where do Liesel and Viktor live in "Conception"? Who visits them?

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

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

6. What does Viktor give a speech about in "Housewarming"? What metaphor does he employ?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the history and impact of World War I in Europe. How was Czechoslovakia affected by the war? How is this impact seen in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Hana in the narrative. How is Hana described by the author? How does Liesel feel about her friend?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the elements of symbolism and irony in "Proposal," "Ship," "Last Year in Marienbad," "Small Issue," and "Storm in March." How does the Glass Room reflect the relationship of its inhabitants?

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