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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 does Rachel meet Christian Knoll?

2. What is the yantarnaya komnata?

3. How old was Karol when his wife died?

4. Why do the prisoners think the officer has come?

5. In what city did Knoll grow up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Paul book a flight to Germany?

4. What is the content of the letters between Karol and Danya?

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

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

7. Describe Rachel Cutler's personality and demeanor.

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

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

10. What are the circumstances under which Rachel meets Knoll?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

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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