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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 is the seat of federal authorities in Switzerland?

2. What is the laboratory of Stahl's referred to as in the novel?

3. What was the name of Stahl's wife?

4. In "Flight," the Landauers begin their drive toward the airport, but notice that many of the roads are ______.

5. In "Flight," the Landauers (along with Kata and Marika) are finally finished with ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lanik's life and surroundings described in "Lanik"? Where does he spend his time during the war?

2. Describe the character of Tomas. How does Tomas relate to Viktor?

3. What information does Lanik reveal about the Landauers in "Lanik"?

4. What causes the train with the Landauers to stop in "Ocean"?

5. Describe the subjects in "Occupation." What are the scientists working on?

6. What does Liesel dream about in "Dissolution"? What letter does she receive?

7. Describe the encounter between Stahl and Hana in "Encounter." What strikes Stahl about Hana?

8. How is the character of Eve introduced in "Berta"?

9. How did Tomas meet Zdenka? How is her character described in "Tomas"?

10. What takes place in the line outside the train in "Ocean"?

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

Describe the setting of Marienbad and discuss the theme of adultery in the novel. How does the term "progressive" apply to both Viktor's lifestyle and his aesthetic?

Essay Topic 3

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

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