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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 Zuzanna’s job title?

2. What type of song does Herta play for Halina?

3. What is the code name that Pietrik gives Kasia?

4. Why does Matka get arrested?

5. What is Caroline's heritage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Caroline’s relationship like with Roger?

2. In Chapter 14 we meet Binz. What type of person is Binz?

3. In Chapter 1, Caroline warns Paul not to get too political during his speech. Why is that?

4. How does Luiza die?

5. How does Kasia’s ability to speak German help her and her family while they are in Ravensbruck?

6. Herta’s uncle Heinz is a disgusting man. What does Chapter 6 reveal to us about Herta?

7. What does the Polish Underground provide for Kasia?

8. Describe Caroline’s first impression of Paul.

9. Martha Hall Kelly writes the character of Herta’s father as a Jewish sympathizer. Why do you think she made that choice?

10. Herta and Fritz have a tense interaction when she arrives at Ravensbruck. What does this reveal about her personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the final chapter of the text, Kasia confront Herta. Do a close reading of the chapter. Does Herta show true remorse for her actions?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Kasia and her daughter. What causes Kasia to have such a strained relationship with Halina?

Essay Topic 3

It could be argued that one of the main reasons why Halina is removed from the Revier and killed is because there were concerns that Herta was a lesbian. Find evidence of this argument in the text and discuss whether you agree or disagree with these allegations.

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