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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 was the postmark on the postcard?

2. What holiday did Ephraim celebrate with his entire family in Moscow in 1919?

3. According to Ephraim, who does he not love anymore?

4. When was Myriam able to have her family declared missing?

5. What was Lélia doing when she found the postcard?

Short Essay Questions

1. When was Myriam able to have her family declared dead?

2. Describe the "wonderful day" filled with "complete joy" for the Rabinovitch family (58).

3. When did Anne ask Lélia about the history of their family?

4. Why did Ephraïm and Emma travel to Pesach?

5. What question did Gerard ask his mother about tattoos, and how did she respond?

6. How did Noémi get stricken from the list to be sent to Auschwitz?

7. How does Myriam get through the checkpoints with Vicente's mother and sister?

8. What had changed about Emma's in-laws when she saw them in Palestine?

9. According to Anne's research, who typically sends anonymous letters?

10. Why was Noémi sent to work for Dr. Hautval?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of identity within this novel. How does Anne's journey reflect her struggle for identity?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the characters in The Postcard to analyze. Consider the character's development over the course of the novel as well as the character's changing motivation and goals.

Essay Topic 3

How do the characters in The Postcard struggle with issues like grief? Select two characters to compare and contrast.

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