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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 did Belinsky fight with that he does not want Gunther to talk to?

2. What is the name of the anti-Semitic project that Gunther uncovers?

3. Where does Lotte work?

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

5. Who is Becker's contact in Berlin for his assignment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Captain Linden and Becker meet.

2. What does Liebl reveal to Gunther about many Austrians in the War and its aftermath?

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

4. What does Gunther learn from Dr. Kindermann about Inge?

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

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

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

8. What does Colonel Poroshin ask Gunther to do?

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

10. Who is Neumann and what does he tell Gunther that helps him in his case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"He had a nose that looked like it'd gotten more pockmarks in it than every bit of land between the Germans and English at the Somme." Find other examples of simile employed by Philip Kerr in the Berlin Noir that are effective and humorous, revealing interesting details about characters.

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

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.

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