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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. The architect that Liesel and Viktor meet on their honeymoon describes himself as a sculptor of _______.

3. Whom does Liesel suggest as the new nanny in "Gossip"?

4. What is the name of the architect Liesel and Viktor meet on their honeymoon?

5. What does Oskar think of Viktor's house, as described in "Exterior"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where have the central characters just arrived in "Honeymoon"? How do they feel about one another?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Rainer relate of his ideas for the house in "Conception"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Kata in the novel. How does Viktor's relationship with Kata begin? How does their relationship evolve in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the actions in "Love" and "Ecstasy." What are the motivations of each of the characters and how do they go about achieving their aims?

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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