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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. Knoll overhears several castle employees discussing _______________________.

2. What does Fritz inform Rachel and Paul about regarding the mine?

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

4. How does Suzanne get away from Knoll?

5. Who does Rachel convince Paul into seeing before they head back to Atlanta?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Rachel and Paul no longer trust Wayland?

2. What information does Danya give to Rachel and Knoll about The Amber Room and why is he so forthcoming?

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

4. After Paul tells Wayland about Grumer, what does Wayland learn from Grumer when he confronts him?

5. What does Paul's willingness to go to the McKoy dig site signify to Rachel?

6. What does Danya tell Rachel and Knoll about Enrich Koch?

7. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

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

9. Even though Wayland seems to be very trusting of the Cutlers, why is Paul still reticent to reveal anything to him?

10. Describe what takes place in the mine with Rachel, Knoll and Suzanne.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Rachel and Paul. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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