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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. How old is defense lawyer Johan Krohn?

2. At the end of Chapter 13, how long has Harry been sober?

3. How full is the church where Rakel's funeral is held during the funeral?

4. What was the name of Sara's mother's lover in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 20, where was Finne the last time Harry saw him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What wakes Harry in Chapter 3?

2. What does Harry say about love and loneliness when he visits Rakel's grave in Chapter 19?

3. What type of relationship do Oleg and Harry have?

4. Why is Harry ruled out as a suspect in Rakel's death?

5. What does Harry learn when he speaks to Pia Bohr in Chapter 26?

6. Why is it not possible that Finne killed Rakel?

7. Why is the old man in Chapter 1 not able to communicate?

8. What new method does Katrine mention there is and how is it used to determine the time of Rakel's death?

9. How is Rakel remembered?

10. How did Harry meet Rakal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jorn Glenne believes that Bohr may have killed Hala. Why does Jorn believe Bohr killed Hala?

Essay Topic 2

Kaja believes Harry is suffering from PTSD. Why does Kaja believe Harry is struggling with PTSD?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Knife to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

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