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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 items does Mme Bertillion tell Caroline has been virtually useless?

2. What does Kasia say to Zuzanna when she learns their mother is gone in Chapter 19?

3. What job is Caroline given during the tournament?

4. What is the name of Caroline's new elevator operator?

5. What game is everyone playing at the Vanderbilt party in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Herr Fenstermacher do for Zuzanna on Christmas? What does this do for her?

2. Is Kasia and Pietrik’s wedding day a happy one?

3. What does Felka symbolize in Chapter 32?

4. What happens to Fritz in Chapter 17?

5. Why does Kasia not want to name the baby Halina?

6. What are the results of the Nuremburg trials for the guards and doctors of Ravensbruck?

7. What does Caroline’s interaction with Mms Bertillion reveal about Caroline’s personality?

8. What does Caroline learn about Paul and Rena in Chapter 18?

9. What does Herta’s interaction with Vilmer Hartman reveal about her character development?

10. What does Herta warn Commandant Suhren about in Chapter 20?

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

In this novel, Caroline can be seen as a naïve socialite or a hero. Based on evidence from the text develop a thesis that argues for one or the other.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 3, Herta saves her friend Pippi from being raped. This is a complicated chapter. What does this incident, and Herta’s attitude toward Pippi reveal about her character?

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