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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 is Sewell Bozeman?

2. What does Victor learn in a letter after he completes his British bomber mission?

3. With whom is Rhoda having an affair?

4. Who agrees to assist Natalie in Italy with the red tape that is preventing Aaron from leaving Italy?

5. To whom does Victor declare his love while away from home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Byron adapt to military life?

2. What bribe is Victor offered?

3. What difficulty does Aaron have with his passport?

4. What fears does Teddy Gallard discuss with Victor and Pamela?

5. Why do Warren and Janice move their wedding date?

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

7. What concern does Warren have over Madeline's relationship with Bozey?

8. What is the importance of the sinking of the Bismarck?

9. Why is Teddy Gallard moved to a private cell?

10. What caution does E.J. Tillet give Victor about American neutrality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

How is foreshadowing used in the novel? How is Roon's book used to foreshadow information that cannot be gleaned from the action? How do Victor's footnotes affect the reader's perception of key characters?

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