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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. Paul's parents had been generous benefactors to __________________.

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

3. In what year were the panels of The Amber Room packed up and stored away?

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

5. What does Knoll admit to Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Paul book a flight to Germany?

3. What is it that Fellner would like to find before he retires and what is the new lead to find it?

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

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

6. Why does Knoll kill Karol?

7. How does Knoll learn that Rachel is going to Germany?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Knoll. 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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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