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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. According to Kip Tollever, what prompted German violence toward Jews?

2. Why are the airports in Warsaw crowded?

3. Why does Aaron Jastrow send Victor a telegram?

4. Who does Madeline live with while Victor is in Germany?

5. According to Grobke, who would never engage in war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the book, "World Empire Lost"?

2. What belief does Armin von Roon have about England's military ability?

3. How does Byron protect Hartley from the Germans?

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

5. What technology does Digger Brown show Victor?

6. What concern does Rhoda have about meeting Hitler?

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

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

9. Describe Victor and Rhoda's first voyage to Berlin.

10. Describe Aaron Jastrow.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What types of conflict are expressed in the novel? How does the author build conflict? How do minor conflicts relate to the major conflict of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the characteristics of historical fiction. How does the genre limit dialogue, setting and action? What historically accurate persons, events and social conditions are present in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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