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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 "Construction," Liesel and Viktor's architect describes wanting to build a house that does what?

2. What is the name of Kata's daughter?

3. In what month does the Landauer family move into the completed house in "Completion"?

4. Of what heritage is Viktor Landauer?

5. Marienbad is located in what region of the Czech Republic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does the architect think of Liesel and Viktor in "Honeymoon"? What does he relate about his work?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss symbolism and metaphor surrounding the house in the novel. What are elements of foreshadowing related to the house?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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