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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marenka secure hospitalization for Kovály?

2. In what year is Kovály summoned to appear before a party committee?

3. After the power change in 1956, what do soviet satellite nations begin to do?

4. What does Margolius beg Kovály to do during their last meeting?

5. At what point does the staff at the hospital Kovály is admitted to stop giving her good treatment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Kovály's first husband, Rudolf Margolius. How do they meet? What are Margolius' defining character traits? What is his job? What are his political beliefs? Why is he arrested? Why is Kovály's marriage to Margolius strained? Of What is Margolius accused? How does he die?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of hope and hopelessness in "Under A Cruel Star." When does Kovály feel hopelessness? How does she cope with this feeling? What causes her to feel this way? How does she overcome this feeling? What brings her hope? How is she able to remain hopeful despite the awful situations she faces?

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