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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. What derogatory name does Nettles call Rachel?

2. Who is the leader of the four German soldiers?

3. The man's name is changed from Karl to ______________.

4. What does Paul warn Rachel that Nettles has decided to do?

5. Karol thinks it is his fault that ________________________ are dead.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Rachel's perceptions of Knoll after talking with him?

2. What happened to The Amber Room under Hitler's orders?

3. Where does Rachel discover her father's body?

4. How does Knoll learn that Rachel is going to Germany?

5. What makes Rachel want to go to Germany so suddenly?

6. How is Suzanne able to manipulate Paul into giving her information?

7. Who is Suzanne and what does her employer, Loring, want to find before Fellner and Monika do?

8. What were conditions like for Karol at the concentration camp?

9. Why does Paul book a flight to Germany?

10. Who is Rachel Cutler, what is her profession and where does she live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author creates characters who are sympathetic and those who are not. Name at least three characters for whom you have sympathy and reasons why. Then name at least three characters who have not earned your sympathy and identify reasons why.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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