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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what name was James Morris later called?
(a) Gay Talese.
(b) Frank Morris.
(c) Patra Yearly.
(d) Jan Morris.

2. What was the name of Iggy's partner?
(a) Jiro.
(b) Benny.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Yuta.

3. Who is Elisabeth named after?
(a) An empress.
(b) A psychologist.
(c) A writer.
(d) A queen.

4. What did many Japanese men have to wear after the war?
(a) Their army uniforms.
(b) Their gowns.
(c) Their swimming costumes.
(d) Their kimonos.

5. What country does Gisela go to during the war?
(a) USA.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Argentina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country promises to support Austria against the Serbs?

2. What newspaper did Viktor read in order to follow news about the war?

3. Who was appointed the German Chancellor in 1933?

4. What is the title of Chapter 17?

5. Why is it seen as dishonorable when Germany invaded Belgium?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is it suggested that the American took advantage of the Japanese during their occupation of the country?

2. Describe the family apartment when Elisabeth visits after the second world war.

3. Why does Edmund think Emmy had so many lovers over the years?

4. What was the children's relationship with the netsuke?

5. Describe Emmy's relationship with her children.

6. What problems does Viktor have with the vitrine in Chapter 15?

7. How did Austrian government react to the atrocities of World War Two?

8. What were conditions like in Tokyo in 1947?

9. How did life in Vienna change after Hitler visited the city?

10. How did Elisabeth help her parents flee the country?

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