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Obituary

Choose one of the people described who were and write an obituary presenting the person's life and death to the world. Students should share the obituary with the class.

Journalist

Students should imagine that they are living in the time of a ruler or dynasty and write an article on an event described by Judt. Students should share the article with the class.

Trivia

Create 20-30 trivia questions and answers in small groups. Pair up with another group and ask them the questions that you created based on the book. The trivia should include factual information, religious beliefs, people, major locations discussed and other knowledge from the book.

Crossword Puzzle

Create a crossword puzzle that has both across and down answers focusing on people, locations, significant events, and universities Judt attended or taught at. Students should try to limit the hint to four to six words and...

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