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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. Karol's grandchildren are Brent and ______________.

2. Christian Knoll lives in a castle called ___________________.

3. How does Suzanne get Paul to give up information?

4. Paul's parents had been generous benefactors to __________________.

5. After World War II, the Russian government employed thousands of people to investigate ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Extraordinary State Commission on the Registration and Investigation of the Crimes of the Fascist German Occupiers?

2. How does the author show that Knoll was behind the taxi accident that almost killed Rachel?

3. Describe Rachel Cutler's personality and demeanor.

4. What are Rachel's perceptions of Knoll after talking with him?

5. Why is the name change case so poignant for Rachel?

6. What makes Rachel want to go to Germany so suddenly?

7. Who is Rachel Cutler, what is her profession and where does she live?

8. What does Karol hear about on the news program which will be the focus of this book?

9. What is it that Fellner would like to find before he retires and what is the new lead to find it?

10. What was the history of the creation of The Amber Room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Berry uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

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