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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 Luigi Gianelli?

2. According to Roon, what month should the Germans have attacked London?

3. To which ship is Victor assigned command before it sinks?

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

5. What do Natalie and Byron plan to do on his three days of shore leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Natalie forced to give birth to her son in Europe?

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

5. Why does Berel Jastrow move to Russia?

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

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

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

9. What bribe is Victor offered?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the themes of loyalty, bravery and heroism are used in the novel. Which characters demonstrate all of these qualities and what motivates them to exhibit these characteristics? How do these characters affect those around them?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use characterization to develop relationships in the novel? How are major characters developed? What is the purpose of the minor characters?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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