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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. The retreat’s unofficial “spiritual leader” is nicknamed what, according to the narrator in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?
2. Where is Ben Lama’s retreat assistant from, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?
3. When does the traveler describe southwest Poland having been seized by the Third Reich and Jews driven to the ghetto in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 1?
4. When was the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova born?
5. In what room does the traveler eat leftover food after his arrival at the concentration camp in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the conflict involving Mr. Earwig resolved in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4?
2. What symbolic items did Olin’s grandfather bring with him to the New World, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 5? Why?
3. When did Olin’s grandparents and father leave Europe, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 5?
4. What does Olin consider about his behavior after the departure of Wanda and Mirek in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 2?
5. How does Dr. Stern describe his personal mission in attending the retreat in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 3?
6. What central tensions are established in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 1? Why are these conflicts important?
7. How would you describe the narrative style established in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 1?
8. How would you describe the symbolic significance of the character of G. Earwig in the novel?
9. What favor does the young couple offer to the traveler in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 1? Why?
10. Who greets Olin once he arrives at his destination in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the character of Rainer in the novel. What is the significance of Rainer’s story about his uncle? How does Rainer perceive the history of the Germans? How does Rainer differ in his perceptions of history and culpability from the other characters at the retreat?
Essay Topic 2
Plot Structure
a. Discuss the plot structure of In Paradise. In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader?
b. How does In Paradise compare with other novels written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Matthiessen’s writing?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss the character of Dr. Clements Olin as the protagonist of In Paradise. How old is Dr. Olin? What characteristics does he exhibit in the novel? What are Dr. Olin’s objectives in attending the retreat at Auschwitz?
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