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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 did the Russians try to hide the panels from The Amber Room from the Nazis?

2. How does Rachel meet Christian Knoll?

3. Which lawyer does Rachel reprimand after a court session?

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

5. The Amber Room was commissioned in what year?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the Russians attempt to keep The Amber Room from falling into the hands of the Nazis?

3. What information does Paul reveal to Suzanne about Rachel?

4. What is the current state of the relationship between Paul and Rachel?

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

6. What is revealed about Paul's parents while he is talking to a reporter at the museum?

7. Who is Christian Knoll and how did he come to work for Franz Fellner?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Rachel. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

Berry is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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