View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject catches Karol's attention on the TV news?

2. Why does Knoll say he was not able to speak to Rachel's father, Karol, when Knoll arrived in Atlanta?

3. Who is the wealthy contractor who is going to search the tunnels built by the Nazis?

4. Knoll invites Rachel to ______________________.

5. Where is Knoll as Chapter 21 begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rachel Cutler's personality and demeanor.

2. Why does Paul book a flight to Germany?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does the author reveal about who had killed Paul's parents?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book "The Amber Room"? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 957 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample