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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. Why is McKoy so angry as he moves further into the cave?

2. Goring and Hitler had competed with each other to __________________________.

3. Which of the following did McKoy NOT do with the money from investors?

4. Who is Fritz Pannik?

5. Who is Ernst's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Paul tells Wayland about Grumer, what does Wayland learn from Grumer when he confronts him?

2. How does Paul's character begin to show more depth?

3. What is the string of deaths related to The Amber Room since 1957 and what does Fellner give Knoll permission to do now?

4. How do Rachel and Paul differ in their views about continuing on with the investigation?

5. What is revealed about Grumer's true identity?

6. What do Loring and Suzanne reveal to Monika and Fellner regarding the disposition of The Amber Room?

7. Why do Rachel and Paul no longer trust Wayland?

8. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

9. What does Pannik reveal to Paul and Rachel regarding explosions in the cave?

10. What does Paul's willingness to go to the McKoy dig site signify to Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story, and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the prominent setting for the novel. Why does Berry use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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