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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. Where was Adolf Hitler born?

2. What is the name of the woman with whom Viktor begins having an affair in "Onyx"?

3. Who does Liesel insist should be the godmother to her daughter, despite her husband's protestations?

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

5. Who comforts Hana after her lover leaves her in "Memories"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What architect do Liesel and Viktor meet in "Honeymoon"? Where?

9. What do Liesel and Viktor ask the architect to build in "Commitment"? What is his response?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the history and use of onyx and the mythology of Venus relating to onyx. Why did Rainer insist this material was perfect for the house?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the evolution of Hana and Stahl's relationship and the symbolism and metaphor surrounding it. How is Stahl dangerous to Hana?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Adolf Hitler and the rise of the Nazi party. How is Hitler's influence seen in the novel?

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