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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 does Paul warn Rachel that Nettles has decided to do?

2. Who is the Nazi officer who comes into the courtyard?

3. Who does Rachel tell Knoll she wants to find in Germany?

4. What derogatory name does Nettles call Rachel?

5. What does Rachel tell Knoll about why she is in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the story of "The Amber Room".

2. How accurate are Steve Berry's descriptions of the concentration camp?

3. What was the history of the creation of The Amber Room?

4. Describe Rachel Cutler's personality and demeanor.

5. Who is Monika Fellner and what is her relationship with Knoll?

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

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

8. What is the Extraordinary State Commission on the Registration and Investigation of the Crimes of the Fascist German Occupiers?

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

10. Who is Christian Knoll and what is he doing in Italy in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Berry's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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