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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. How long does the event last?

2. What is the name of the girl that catches Mr. Norris' eye?

3. At the end of the chapter, Bradshaw leaves Berlin to visit what country?

4. Norris tells Bradshaw he intends to go to which country?

5. The Baron invites Bradshaw to what location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Mr. Norris appear nervous? Where does the event happen?

2. How does the narrator describe Mr. Norris? How do the men meet?

3. Discuss at least one of the things that occurred when Mr. Norris shows Bradshaw the rest of the apartment. What objects are pointed out?

4. Who attempts to intercept Norris as he is leaving the city? What prevents the interception?

5. Discuss the party planned by Norris and the outcome.

6. What events take place in New Year's Eve? Who is present at the party?

7. In addition to watching all the activity around him, what mystery does Bradshaw attempt to solve?

8. What does Bradshaw make of the event? What does he think about Norris?

9. What is one of the causes that allegedly caused Norris to leave Berlin?

10. What is Norris' solution to evading the trouble brewing in Berlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The term "queer" is used many times throughout the book, although in different ways. For example, Isherwood admits to being queer; Fraulein Schroeder tells Bradshaw that he has queer friends. Explain what is meant by the word queer. Use at least three references from the book and give proper context to the word and its usage. How else might the word be used? Was it a popular term in the 1930s? What does it mean in today's society? What other words are similar?

Essay Topic 2

Bradshaw talks about the persecution of the Jews at the hand of Hitler and the SS. Aside from the horror of the deaths, Bradshaw cannot help but think of his friends that are Jewish. Bradshaw wonders which have been tortured and which are dead. How would you feel in Bradshaw's shoes? Is there anything Bradshaw could have done to protect his friends? Does Bradshaw ever find out what happened to Rudi and the others?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the peculiar relationship between Norris and Schmidt. Was the relationship purely professional? Why did the men repeatedly get back together if the relationship was volatile? Why do you think Schmidt followed Norris to Mexico and California? Why did Norris put up with Schmidt's drunken abuse? What do you think Schmidt knew about Norris that others did not?

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