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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her illness, what does Kovály do to prepare to reenter the outside world?

2. Who dies just six months after Margolius' death?

3. What work-at-home job does Kovály find after Margolius' death?

4. How do Kovály's neighbors treat her after Margolius' arrest?

5. What does Kovály find has happened to Margolius' ashes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the portrayal of the Nazi concentration camps in "Under A Cruel Star." What are some anecdotes that Kovály shares with the reader? What is Kovály's personal experience in the concentration camps like? How does she overcome this trying period in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of Hitler and Stalin in Kovály`s life. Who is Adolf Hitler and how does he affect Kovály`s life? Who is Stalin and how does he affect Kovály's life?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss anti-Semitism in "Under A Cruel Star." In what way does Kovály face anti-Semitism and how does this sentiment affect her life? How does she handle this prejudice against her?

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