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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Latimer find out about Peters by glancing into his bathroom?

2. What is The Grand Duchess' real name?

3. When Latimer is on his way to meet Peters before meeting with Dimitrios, what does he stop into the cafe for?

4. Why does Grodek laugh after he and Latimer toast to detective novels?

5. What kind of coffee does Mr. Peters make for Latimer and himself when Latimer visits his apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the role of history in the detective novel. How does history play an important part in the formulation of plot and investigation in the novel? Be sure to use examples.

Essay Topic 2

Think about the character of the Russian Interpreter, Muishkin. Write a compare/contrast essay between the character of Latimer and Muishkin. How is his character an example of the struggle between good and evil in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Take a moment to consider the ending of the novel. How is the final scene between Dimitrios and Peters symbolic of Ambler's view of evil and crime? What about Latimer? Is he without blame in this whole situation? Why or why not?

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