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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Bulic when Grodek originally met him?

2. What kind of rugs are in Peters' apartment?

3. What month does Latimer arrive in Paris?

4. How many murders does Latimer estimate Dimitrios has committed?

5. What time does Grodek write that his chauffeur will pick Latimer up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As soon as Latimer sees the body in the morgue, he is unconvinced that the man is actually Dimitrios. Write an essay explaining why Latimer is compelled to investigate Dimitrios without being involved in the case at all, other than being an observer. What did Latimer expect to see in Dimitrios' features?

Essay Topic 2

Consider Latimer's search to find records of Dimitrios in Smyrna. How is this an example of the theme of detection in the novel? How does Latimer fall short on his role of detective? What character trait does Latimer possess that interferes with his ability to detect?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the character of Colonel Haki, using other characters to compare and contrast his character in the spectrum of good and evil in the novel. How does Haki differ from Latimer? How is he similar to Peters?

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