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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. What is the Führer's favorite operetta?

2. What had Buhler had for lunch the day he died?

3. What letter is written on the pennant of the Mercedes limousine?

4. Before '36, what lined the Unter den Linden?

5. What does Krebs offer Xavier and Max?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Xavier March known as 'the fox' instead of 'grey wolf'?

2. How had Germany achieved peace with the United States?

3. What is the hierarchy of cars used by the security forces of the Reich?

4. What role in the art-smuggling ring did Stuckart play?

5. What is in the cellar of Buhler's house?

6. What are the three possible solutions Xavier poses as solutions to Buhler's death?

7. Why had Nebe blocked the court-martial proceedings against Xavier?

8. What is inside the package Xavier takes from Buhler's mailbox?

9. Why does Willi Stiefel agree to work with Max and Xavier?

10. What is the Pimpf, and why is Pili proud to be a part of it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From your own knowledge of the Second World War, do you find Harris' storyline plausible? What are the potential faults in his alternate history? Are there any significant changes that you would make?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the book. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative? Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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