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

2. Who takes Gunther to Goering's home?

3. Who shows a deep interest in the possibility of sharing a reward with Gunther for the return of jewelry?

4. When Gunther goes to Von Greis's apartment, who does he run into?

5. Who was Mutschmann's cell mate in prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the German Strength.

2. When Gunther goes to the morgue, what does he learn about Grete?

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

4. Describe Inge.

5. How does Gunther gain access to Haupthandler's apartment?

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

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

8. Why is Mutschmann in prison?

9. Who is Heydrich and how does he get Gunther to help him on a case?

10. What does Gunther discover about Herring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Since Berlin Noir deals directly with World War II and its aftermath, the issue of freedom is constantly present. Is Bernhard Gunther free and in what way? What other characters exhibit freedom and in what way? Is the desire for personal freedom, such as physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual space, narcissistic? Is it necessary for survival? Describe your thoughts based upon the effects of war on characters such as Bernhard Gunther, Inge, Hermann Six, Captain Linden, Becker, and Belinsky.

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

Politics play a significant role in Berlin Noir. How do politics affect the role of the main character Gunther? How do politics affect the relationships of characters? How do politics ultimately affect the final outcome at the end of the story? Explain.

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