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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. Who translates "World Empire Lost"?

2. Who does Madeline live with while Victor is in Germany?

3. Which group of people is leaving Poland en masse?

4. According to Roon, if Hitler had won the war, for what crime would the British have been tried?

5. What does Rhoda discuss with Hitler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Warren.

2. Why does the owner of Victor and Rhoda's rental house in Berlin offer them an inexpensive rental rate?

3. Describe the tour on which Grobke escorts Victor.

4. How do Natalie and Byron escape Warsaw?

5. Why do Natalie and Byron travel to Italy?

6. How does Byron protect Hartley from the Germans?

7. How do Natalie and Byron spend their time while they are trapped in Warsaw?

8. How do Byron and Natalie escape Italy?

9. What concern does Rhoda have about meeting Hitler?

10. What concern does Victor have about Byron's relationship with Natalie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use characterization to develop relationships in the novel? How are major characters developed? What is the purpose of the minor characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the characteristics of historical fiction. How does the genre limit dialogue, setting and action? What historically accurate persons, events and social conditions are present in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How are demonstrations, or protests, used in the novel? Why do some characters choose to protest while others remain silent? Describe how some characters use demonstration to protest for other characters.

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