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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. Why is Berel Jastrow living in Russia in Part 3?

2. What news does Natalie send Byron in a telegram in Part 3?

3. Why doesn't General Roon attend the hunt after Stroller's dinner party?

4. Who is Victor ordered to escort to the Memorial Day parade?

5. Which character is being held in a private cell in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Victor assigned to escort an elderly veteran to a Memorial Day parade?

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

3. How does Palmer Kirby affect Rhoda's relationship with Victor?

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

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

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

7. What bribe is Victor offered?

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

9. Why does Berel Jastrow move to Russia?

10. What mission sends Victor to Italy?

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 do the characters find and fulfill their purposes? Compare the emotional fulfillment of characters who have viable purposes with those who are merely seeking to survive. What risks are the characters willing to face in order to have a fulfilling purpose in life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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