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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point does the staff at the hospital Kovály is admitted to stop giving her good treatment?

2. What does the Party tell Kovály they refused to do in regards to Margolius?

3. Who is Rudolf Slánský?

4. What book does Margolius tell Kovály he has read and enjoyed.

5. Whose permission does Kovály require in order to obtain the document she needs to arrange her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia. When does it occur and how does it affect Kovály? Why does the Soviet Bloc feel compelled to occupy Czechoslovakia?

Essay Topic 2

What is the historical relevance of this story? Why is Kovály's story important to read about? What elements of this story are relevant and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of ostracism in "Under a Cruel Star." How is Kovály ostracized throughout the narrative? Why is she ostracized? How does this ostracism affect her life?

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