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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Max Jaeger compare his drink to?
(a) Dishwater.
(b) Cat's piss.
(c) Bile.
(d) Pig's piss.

2. What does Xavier smell on Globus' breath?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Garlic sausage.
(d) Cigar smoke.

3. How did Buhler lose his foot?
(a) Frostbite.
(b) Gangrene.
(c) Blood poisoning.
(d) A landmine.

4. What had Stiefel been arrested for previously?
(a) A bank robbery.
(b) Insulting an officer.
(c) Breaking and entering.
(d) Car theft.

5. What is the name of the man from the American embassy?
(a) Harry.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Henry.
(d) Albert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Buhler's wife?

2. Which is the first room in Buhler's house that Xavier enters?

3. Where had Charlie kept the blue envelope?

4. Which investigator was meant to be on duty the morning of April 14?

5. Where does Xavier believe the rain to be coming from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why had Nebe blocked the court-martial proceedings against Xavier?

2. What is the significance of President Kennedy's visit to Berlin?

3. What is the official history of resettlement in Poland, as described by Rudi Halder?

4. What is the Pimpf, and why is Pili proud to be a part of it?

5. Why is Xavier March known as 'the fox' instead of 'grey wolf'?

6. What is in the cellar of Buhler's house?

7. How has the Unter den Linden changed since 1936 in the novel?

8. What is the Schwanenwerder?

9. Describe Xavier's uniform.

10. Why do you think Max is scared by the Gestapo involvement in Buhler's death?

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