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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 reveals his treachery to Gunther?

2. Who is Dr. Kindermann?

3. Who is the actual owner of Greis' apartment?

4. Who is the professor of forensic medicine that Gunther brings to assist him on the case of the serial murder of teenage girls in Berlin?

5. What is Herring clutching in his fist when he is found dead in his apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gunther learn when he visits Tillesson's residence?

2. What does the maid tell Gunther about the deceased couple?

3. How did Mutschmann double-cross Dieter?

4. What does Gunther discover about Herring?

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

6. What is the information Gunther has to begin his case involving the murder of teenage girls in Berlin?

7. What does Gunther learn when he visits Tegal Prison?

8. Why is Reinhard Lange being blackmailed?

9. What does Goering offer Gunther and vice-versa?

10. What does Gunther realize in shock about Grete from seeing the photograph Six gives him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in Berlin Noir. What or who is being lost? How does this loss affect Bernhard Gunther's subsequent actions? Then cite an example to support your 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 known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Kerr chose that particular author or reference.

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