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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. Who kills Grumer?

2. How were the people in the mine killed?

3. For whom is Grumer working?

4. Where is Paul keeping the letters and wallet found in the cave?

5. Who is Suzanne now trying to kill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What distracts Paul's attention during the meeting in the mine?

2. Who is Wayland McKoy and how do Paul and Rachel meet him?

3. What does the party discover when venturing further into the cave?

4. What has Rachel learned about herself and how does she feel about Paul now?

5. How does Paul's character begin to show more depth?

6. What is the purpose of the meeting between Margarethe (Suzanne) and Grumer?

7. What is revealed about Grumer's true identity?

8. What power is Suzanne able to wield over Knoll?

9. What do Loring and Suzanne reveal to Monika and Fellner regarding the disposition of The Amber Room?

10. What does Pannik reveal to Paul and Rachel regarding explosions in the cave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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 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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