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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1967, public sentiment shifts away from what?

2. After guards stop Kovály at the border, what does Kovály NOT do to help in Prague?

3. What happens at the mass meeting Kovály attends in 1967?

4. When Margolias' trial begins, how long has it been since his arrest?

5. After recovering from her illness and mourning, what document does Kovály realize she needs in order to arrange her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the writer's purpose for writing "Under A Cruel Star." What does she wish to convey to the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the genre of "Under A Cruel Star." What elements can be found within its pages to suggest it is an example of this genre?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author of "Under A Cruel Star," Heda Margolius Kovály. What does the reader learn about Kovály by reading this book? What are her defining characteristics and how do these characteristics help her throughout her life? Why is her life worth reading about?

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