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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. When Turkey and the Ottoman Empire begIn to expand in 1683, who does Germany, France, the Papal States, Hungary and Austria ask for help?

2. How long does the 1788 session of the Seym last?

3. What fascinating objects do the two young men sent by Lubonski discover during Easter?

4. What kind of policy movement does Buk protest?

5. How many days of dancing do the two young men sent by Lubonski enjoy at Polz?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many people does Krzysztof save from the invading Mongolians and how does he do it?

2. What was the Polish government like in the thirteenth century and why?

3. Who is Catherine the Great and what is her plan for Poland?

4. When and where does the book open, and what special event begins the story?

5. What is the purpose of Magistrate Cyperjan's banquet held at Castle Gorka? Why is the event held there?

6. What complaint do the farmers make at the beginning of the book?

7. What color cord does Mustafa wear around his neck and what is its significance?

8. What is the Polish reaction to the 1772 partition of Poland? Who has control of Bukowo?

9. Who asks Poland for help when the Ottoman Empire begins to expand and why?

10. What is the outcome of the Polish fighting the Turks in Vienna? What crops are introduced to Poland because of the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and discuss the protagonist in "Poland". Is the protagonist one person, a particular family, or several people in this novel? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to this novel, "Poland".

Essay Topic 3

What aspects and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in this novel, "Poland"? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

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