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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. Why are the airports in Warsaw crowded?

2. Why does Aaron Jastrow send Victor a telegram?

3. Who does Victor meet in the library while sailing to Germany?

4. Why does Byron hesitate to travel to Warsaw with Natalie?

5. What does the German officer find in Hartley's suitcase?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Grobke invite Victor to meet his daughter and grandchildren?

2. What quandary does Victor have about accepting his assignment to Berlin?

3. What do Rhoda and Hitler discuss?

4. Describe Hugh Cleveland and Madeline Henry's relationship.

5. What information does Congressman Lacouture attempt to glean from Victor?

6. What concern does Rhoda have about meeting Hitler?

7. What concern does Victor have about Byron's relationship with Natalie?

8. Why do Natalie and Byron travel to Italy?

9. Describe Byron.

10. Why does Grobke advise Victor to "watch the east"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the great tragedy of the novel? Describe how the minor crises of the characters combine to form a greater grief for mankind. What revelation does the novel's tragedy impart to the readers?

Essay Topic 2

How are demonstrations, or protests, used in the novel? Why do some characters choose to protest while others remain silent? Describe how some characters use demonstration to protest for other characters.

Essay Topic 3

What influence does social class have on the characters in the novel? How does the war affect social class? What risks are characters willing to take to preserve or gain social status?

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