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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. Who does the President send on a mission to the North Atlantic?

2. What type of training does Victor want Byron to have?

3. Which prisoner of war does Victor visit while in Berlin?

4. To whom is Warren engaged?

5. What name is given to Victor's grandson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What explanation does Armin von Roon give for the failed German air campaign against the British?

2. How does Byron motivate Roosevelt to intervene on behalf of Natalie and Aaron?

3. What project does Victor undertake with 35 surplus Navy planes?

4. What bribe is Victor offered?

5. How does Natalie's plan to help Aaron with his passport troubles anger Byron?

6. What mission sends Victor to Italy?

7. Why does Rhoda end her relationship with Palmer?

8. What mission does Winston Churchill invite Victor to join?

9. How does Byron adapt to military life?

10. Why does Berel Jastrow move to Russia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the conflict in Europe shatter the innocence of some characters? What effect does loss of innocence have on the characters? What lessons do the characters learn as they mature and become aware of the harsh realities of the world?

Essay Topic 2

How is propaganda used in the novel? How are propaganda programs implemented? What non-media propaganda exists and how is it used in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How does technology affect the action in the novel? What factors drive invention and how is new technology used? What is the importance of the cavity magnetron and the U-boat?

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