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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 character agrees to go with Natalie to Siena and help Aaron?

2. Why does Natalie leave Switzerland and return to Rome?

3. What is the "Royal Oak"?

4. What complaint does Rhoda have as the family leaves Warren's wedding reception?

5. To whom is Warren engaged?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What analogy does Armin von Roon and other Germans make for Victor to justify the German's treatment of the Jews?

5. Why does Natalie return home to her mother and father's house?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are demonstrations, or protests, used in the novel? Why do some characters choose to protest while others remain silent? Describe how some characters use demonstration to protest for other characters.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the characteristics of historical fiction. How does the genre limit dialogue, setting and action? What historically accurate persons, events and social conditions are present in the novel?

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