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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 is Gunther met by in Vienna upon his arrival in Chapter 10?

2. Where is the Vienna operating company located?

3. What does Becker's ex-wife reveal about Becker?

4. In Part I of A German Requiem, what are the countries occupy Germany?

5. What does Gunther discover about this couple that he finds information on at the Documents Center?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dr. Rahm and why is Gunther disturbed by his involvement in the teenage murder case?

2. What is life like in Berlin as the Cold War begins?

3. What is revealed in the seance about a dead teenager?

4. How did Becker escape from imprisonment during the war and get his assignment with the American company in Pullach?

5. What does Gunther learn about the American company in Pullach?

6. What does Gunther learn from Reinhard through harsh interrogation?

7. What is Gunther's theory that he reveals to Belinsky about Becker and Holls in A German Requiem - Part I, Chapters 10-18?

8. Why is Gunther willing to be a mole in the American organization in Pullach?

9. What does Becker's ex-wife tell Gunther about Becker?

10. What does Gunther learn at the Berlin Documents Center?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What does the title "March Violets" signify? How is this title important in conveying the historical relevance of the novel and what contrasts in people and society does it imply? Explain your thoughts.

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