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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. Knoll overhears several castle employees discussing _______________________.

2. Paul tells Rachel that he is suspicious of whom?

3. McKoy tells Paul and Rachel that the chamber was robbed _______________.

4. How many of McKoy's investors have traveled to Germany to hear the outcome of the dig?

5. Who goes by the name Margarethe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What distracts Paul's attention during the meeting in the mine?

2. Describe the encounter between Knoll and Suzanne at the dig site.

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. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

6. What does Danya tell Rachel and Knoll about Enrich Koch?

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

8. What has Rachel learned about herself and how does she feel about Paul now?

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

10. Describe the flirtatious interaction between Knoll and Rachel as they make their way to Danya's house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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