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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. Which country first promises military help to Poland?

2. Which person does Grobke believe can stop the impending war?

3. What job does Byron take while stranded in Poland?

4. How does Byron protect Hartley from the Germans?

5. Who owns the house that Rhoda wants to rent in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Natalie and Byron travel to Italy?

2. How does Rhoda's attitude towards Jews change as she settles into Berlin society?

3. Why does Leslie Slote advise Natalie against traveling to Warsaw?

4. How do Byron and Natalie escape Italy?

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

6. What concern does Rhoda have about meeting Hitler?

7. Describe Warren.

8. Describe the tour on which Grobke escorts Victor.

9. What do Rhoda and Hitler discuss?

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

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

Discuss how the theme of love is expressed in the novel. Do the characters equate marriage with love? What risks are the characters willing to take in the name of love and how does this emotion affect their actions?

Essay Topic 3

How do differing political policies affect the action of the novel? What relationships exist between the three major political philosophies prevalent in the novel? How do these political philosophies affect the behavior of the characters?

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