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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 eventually killed Von Greis with the blessing of Herman Six?

2. Who did Haupthandler's conspirators have in their custody and plan to torture?

3. Who did the German Strength group kill?

4. What is the name of Pfarr's mistress?

5. When Gunther goes to Haupthandler's residence, who does he find there?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Gunther meets with Marlene, what does he learn about Six, Pfarr, and Grete?

2. Why is Reinhard Lange being blackmailed?

3. What does Gunther discover about Herring?

4. Where does Gunther go in search of the diamond necklace and what does he find?

5. Describe Julius Streicher.

6. Why does Hermann Six want Gunther's services?

7. Describe Goering's role.

8. What did the German Strength group need from Bock and Mutschmann and what happened to them?

9. What does Six tell Gunther about Mutschmann and the jewelry and documents?

10. What does Gunther find when he goes to Herring's apartment after learning that Bruno is dead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. However, unlike other works of fiction, in Berlin Noir, this line at times can seem hard to distinguish. For example, when Gunther is employed by the Gestapo, he shares investigative results with Nazi officials that use this information for destructive purposes. In looking at the actions of the characters in Berlin Noir, who emerges as a "good" character and why? Who emerges as an "evil" character and why? What frailties are present? How do you think circumstances affect the definition of "good" and "evil" in Berlin Noir? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Kerr is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, briefly describe them, and identify the technique which they embody.

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