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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 does Natalie leave Switzerland and return to Rome?

2. Why does the commanding officer of Byron's submarine report engine trouble and stop for repairs?

3. Who does Byron see kissing Madeline in Part 3?

4. How do the guests proceed to dinner at Wolf Stroller's dinner party?

5. What event brings Byron back to the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Byron adapt to military life?

2. What new technology does E.J. Tillet share with Victor?

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

4. What explanation does Armin von Roon give for the failed German air campaign against the British?

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

6. What difficulty does Aaron have with his passport?

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

8. Why does Rhoda end her relationship with Palmer?

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

10. What bribe is Victor offered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the symbolism of Aaron's passport. Compare his initial reaction to the inconvenience his passport causes to the desperation with which later he strives for its renewal. What does Natalie's willingness to help Aaron symbolize? What does the passport symbolize to both Jewish and American 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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