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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 "Berta" the reader is introduced to what woman that Tomas has slept with for many years?

2. As "Exile" begins, the Landauer family settles into a small villa in __________.

3. "Swimming" begins with a letter from Hana to Liesel in which she describes the German scientist and what?

4. In "Confession," Zdenka receives a call from whom, requesting a meeting?

5. Where did Hana end up, as revealed in "Confession"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Liesel verbally attack Viktor in "Ocean"? How do each of them feel at the end of this chapter?

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

3. Who takes over the Landauer House in "Occupation"? For what purpose is it used?

4. Describe the photographs Hana shows Zdenka in "Confession." What does Hana confess in this chapter?

5. What is Stahl's response when Hana tells him she is pregnant in "Storm"?

6. What causes panic at the Landauer House in "Protektor"?

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

8. How does Liesel feel about going to America in "Leaving"? What does Viktor tell her?

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

10. What is metaphorical about the story told in "Ondine"? How does this myth relate to Tomas?

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

Describe Liesel's discovery of her husband's affair. How does Liesel react? Why does she comfort Kata instead of attacking her?

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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