"An Elephant in the Garden" Quiz
During World War II, a young girl and her family flee their home in Germany with an elephant they rescued from the zoo.
historical fiction | 233 pages | Published in 2009
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Test your knowledge about the book "An Elephant in the Garden". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the setting of Dresden during World War II impact the characters and events in the story?
- Discuss the relationship between Lizzie and Marlene and how it evolves throughout the book.
- In what ways does the elephant, Marlene, symbolize hope and resilience in the midst of war?
- How does Peter's experience as a soldier affect his interactions with the other characters, particularly Lizzie and Marlene?
- Examine the role of storytelling and reminiscence in the narrative, and how it helps the characters cope with their circumstances.
- Compare and contrast the perspectives of Lizzie and Marlene on the events unfolding around them.
- Analyze the significance of the garden as a recurring motif in the story, and its connection to the characters' emotional journeys.
