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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 August and Huguenau see a German soldier being escorted to prison, what does Huguenau say will happen to him if he is a deserter?

2. What does Bertrand call Sussin?

3. What does Bertrand question in Part Three, Chapter LXXII?

4. Whom does Joachim equate with Satan?

5. How does Bertrand describe Dr. Litwak's complexion?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Three, Chapter LXII, what does the essay have to do with the plot and what is it about?

2. How does Hanna feel when she thinks of her husband's war leave?

3. How does Huguenau feel about Joachim's interest in August?

4. What does the doctor suggest as he is fitting Jaretzki for a new arm, and how does Jaretzki respond to the suggestion?

5. What does August ask Joachim in Part Three, Chapter LIV?

6. Why did Godicke's roommates tell him gross stories?

7. How does Huguenau expect Joachim to feel after receiving his secret report?

8. How do Godicke and Samwauld become friends?

9. What happens when Hanna's husband leaves?

10. What does Joachim think of Huguenau after receiving his letter about August?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August coerces his superior to provide a reference for him in the hopes of landing a new job. Describe how August obtains the reference, how he feels about the methods he uses, and what this methods reveal about his character.

Essay Topic 2

Define a sleepwalker as identified in the book. Consider what makes one a sleepwalker, what may wake a person from sleepwalking, and whether sleepwalking is comfortable.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Joachim still desire Ruzena after finding her with another man? Does he still love her? Is his self-esteem low?

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