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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. As "Loss" begins, Viktor is back where, looking for Kata?

2. Who attends the Landauers house-warming party and completely basks in all the glory of the house?

3. Who comforts Liesel when she becomes upset thinking of her brother in "Conception"?

4. What is the name of the company that Viktor's family owns?

5. In "Recital," the Landauer's throw a party to raise money for what organization?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Liesel and Viktor become closer in "Interior"? What does Liesel question her husband about in this chapter?

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

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

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

5. How is the fundraiser described in "Recital"? What does the author write of the house in this chapter?

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

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

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

9. Where does Hana go in "Coda"? What affair takes place?

10. How does Viktor compare the two world wars in "Robots"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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