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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. How does Victor react to the proposed bribe from the Germans?

2. To which ship is Victor assigned after his first command sinks?

3. Who does Aaron request that Natalie contact in Chapter 26?

4. Where is Victor told to send the thirty-five surplus Navy planes?

5. Where is Teddy Gallard stationed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Rhoda end her relationship with Palmer?

3. What difficulty does Aaron have with his passport?

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

5. How is the Henry family affected by the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

6. How does Victor react to Roosevelt's response to the sinking of the Bismarck?

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

8. What difficulty does Roosevelt face when considering how to help the British defend themselves against the Germans?

9. Why does Berel Jastrow move to Russia?

10. Describe the unique dinner party hosted by Wolf Stoller.

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 the elements of intrigue and suspense used in the novel? Which characters and events are defined by the use of intrigue and suspense? How is suspense used to affect the mood of the novel? How is intrigue used to further the action of the novel?

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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