In Paradise Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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In Paradise Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 painted Young Woman with Ermine?

2. When was Tadeusz Borowski born?

3. What literary work of Tadeusz Borowski is described in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?

4. When was the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova born?

5. What word from the novel refers to an Israeli community settlement, usually agricultural, that is organized under collectivist principles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is on the agenda for the first morning of the retreat in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?

2. How does the narrator describe Dr. Olin’s professional objectives at the retreat in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?

3. What is taking place when Mr. Earwig initiates a conflict in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?

4. Who greets Olin once he arrives at his destination in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 2?

5. What about Commandant Rudolf Höss fascinates Olin, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 5?

6. When did Olin’s grandparents and father leave Europe, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 5?

7. How does Dr. Stern describe his personal mission in attending the retreat in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?

8. How is the conflict involving Mr. Earwig resolved in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?

9. Why does Olin set out alone for Birkenau after lunch in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?

10. What does Olin consider about the concept of “bearing witness” in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identity and Self-Discovery

a. Discuss the themes of identity and self-discovery as they apply to protagonist Clements Olin in the novel. What does Clements come to discover about himself in the course of the story?

b. How do the themes of identity and self-discovery apply to the character of Georgie Earwig in the novel? Why is it important to Earwig to learn his family’s name?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, Young Woman with Ermine. What happened to this painting during World War II? Where was it discovered? When was the painting returned to Cracow? What does this painting symbolize to Clements Olin in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the characters of Old Baron Olinski and his wife. How did the Old Baron perceive his homeland and its history? Do you think that the Old Baron’s views were influenced by his position within the society? Why or why not?

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