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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. What was Minka's best subject in school?

2. Who wrote the novel that Sage sees on Josef's nightstand?

3. Where do Josek and his family go after the SS raid at the Astoria?

4. How long had Darija been at Aushwitz before Minka arrived?

5. What job did Minka's mother take after they moved to the Jewish town?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Josef's first choice to ask to kill him?

2. What was a Donestre?

3. What does Adam want when he comes bringing Sage lilies?

4. Why did an autograph album make Darija cry while she was working in Kanada?

5. Why does Mary say it is important to forgive?

6. How was Minka allowed to continue her education?

7. What happened while the soldiers were whipping Aleks?

8. When Sage stops in the bakery after talking with Josef in Section 7, why is it busier than usual?

9. How did Minka get Christian papers?

10. Why did a German officer knock on the window when he saw Darija dancing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leo is a lawyer. Why did Leo give up a high-powered career to work in office of Human Rights and Special Prosecutions?

Essay Topic 2

Franz helped Minka several times. Why do you think Franz helped Minka? Was the beating he gave her a change of heart or an attempt to help her?

Essay Topic 3

In a way both Aleks and Casimir had lost their humanity. How much of his humanity did Aleks still retain?

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