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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 in the German Strength group is looking for Mutschmann?

2. What or who is Urania?

3. Whose assignment is to go undercover to find the location of the documents that everyone wants?

4. What was Dr. Kindermann and Reinhard's relationship?

5. Who is the party official in Nuremberg that publishes an anti-Semitic magazine showing pictures similar to the murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Julius Streicher.

2. What does Gunther find when he goes to Herring's apartment after learning that Bruno is dead?

3. What does Gunther believed happened to Pfarr and Grete that he tells Six when he goes to collect his fee?

4. Why is Mutschmann in prison?

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

6. What does Gunther discover about Herring?

7. Describe Goering's role.

8. Who does Gunther suspect is the thief and what does he do about it?

9. Why is Reinhard Lange being blackmailed?

10. When Gunther meets with Marlene, what does he learn about Six, Pfarr, and Grete?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of honor and courage in Berlin Noir. Which characters, if any, seem honorable and courageous and in what way? Do the circumstances of war change the definition of what honor and courage is? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

The title "German Strength" is used for the undercover organization in Berlin that contains many former Nazi officials and ex-convicts. What does this title imply? What emotions does this title evoke for you as a reader? How does this compare to your understanding of the Gestapo, the Nazi party, citizens' groups, and counter intelligence groups? Do you think the group has the right to organize or not? Describe and discuss.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Berlin Noir. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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