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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. Christian Knoll lives in a castle called ___________________.

2. What derogatory name does Nettles call Rachel?

3. In what city did Knoll grow up?

4. How old is Karol in the present day?

5. What does Knoll admit to Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the name change case so poignant for Rachel?

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

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

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

5. How does the author show that Knoll was behind the taxi accident that almost killed Rachel?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Paul book a flight to Germany?

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

Describe the prominent setting for the novel. Why does Berry use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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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