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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 killed by a hit-and-run driver?

2. When Belinksy drives Gunther home after a night of drinking, who do they find waiting in need of help?

3. What is the purpose of the company in Pullach?

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

5. Who worked at the Berlin Documents Center?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Becker's assignment and who did he meet with?

3. What does the discovery of hashish reveal to Gunther?

4. What did Gunther's wife do that he found disturbing?

5. What is Gunther surprised to see in Vienna as compared to Berlin after the war?

6. How does Gunther kill Nebe and escape?

7. What does Colonel Poroshin ask Gunther to do?

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

9. What does Gunther realize about Linden's death from Belinsky and looking at dental records in Dr. Heim's office?

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 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 2

Kerr is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Kerr chose that particular author or reference.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for Berlin Noir. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these places (Berlin, Vienna, London) change before and after the war? What affect do these changes have on the characters? Why did the author choose to use these places in Berlin Noir?

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