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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. Where are Karol's will and important papers found?

2. What does Knoll admit to Rachel?

3. Why is Fellner upset with Knoll?

4. In what city does the present day activity take place in Part 1: Chapter 1?

5. How old is Karol in the present day?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the Russians attempt to keep The Amber Room from falling into the hands of the Nazis?

3. How does the author reveal about who had killed Paul's parents?

4. How is Suzanne able to manipulate Paul into giving her information?

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

6. Who is Suzanne and what does her employer, Loring, want to find before Fellner and Monika do?

7. Summarize the story of "The Amber Room".

8. What is revealed about Paul's parents while he is talking to a reporter at the museum?

9. Who is Christian Knoll and what is he doing in Italy in Chapter 7?

10. Who is Monika Fellner and what is her relationship with Knoll?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author creates characters who are sympathetic and those who are not. Name at least three characters for whom you have sympathy and reasons why. Then name at least three characters who have not earned your sympathy and identify reasons why.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Rachel. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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