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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. In the past three weeks in Chapter 44, how many times has Alexandra called Harry?

2. When Alexandra shows Sung-min the trousers Harry gave her, what chance does she say the blood is Rakel's?

3. How old was Bohr's sister when she was raped?

4. IIn Chapter 37, where was the Norwegian Judo Championship held?

5. What tattoo does Kaja Solness have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are fingerprints of a possible suspect found after Rakel's murder and why does it take so long to find them?

2. How does Ringdal explain his fingerprints on a blue glass in Rakel's dishwasher and her scarf in a dresser in his hall?

3. What image does Harry find in a secret office in Ringdal's house?

4. How does Ringdal avoid charges for driving under the influence after hitting and killing a girl?

5. How and why did Bohr kill Waage?

6. How does Kaja tell Erland Madsen she killed someone?

7. How did Harry survive the plunge over the falls and get out of the car?

8. What information does Kaja find about Peter Ringdal?

9. What information does Kaja find in an old case that relates to Bohr?

10. In Chapter 39, how does Harry decide to kill himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Nesbo use cliffhangers in Knife? How do the cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Harry kidnaps Finne and beats a confession out of him. Why does Harry believe he is justified in kidnapping Finne and beating a confession out of him?

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