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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. Who eventually killed Von Greis with the blessing of Herman Six?

2. Who is the forensic psychiatrist that Gunther brings to assist him on the case of the serial murder of teenage girls in Berlin?

3. When Gunther returns to his office, who is the publisher that calls him?

4. Who dies in self-defense at Haupthandler's apartment?

5. Why did Pfarr have Von Greis arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gunther reveal at the police station after being taken from the Haupthandler's residence and why is he still frantic?

2. What does Gunther learn about Inge from Nebe?

3. Describe Inge.

4. What happens when Gunther goes to Haupthandler's residence?

5. Describe Bernhard Gunther.

6. Describe Goering's role.

7. Who is Arthur Nebe and what does he believe?

8. What does the maid tell Gunther about the deceased couple?

9. What does Gunther find in Haupthandler's apartment and what does this indicate?

10. What does Gunther learn when he visits Tillesson's residence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the taboo of homosexuality that still existed at the time Berlin Noir was written in the 1950s. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during this period to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred concerning the social attitude towards homosexuality in both positive and negative ways?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Bernhard Gunther. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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