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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. For whom is Grumer working?

2. What letters does the man in #126 erase in the sand?

3. Which of the following has NOT been some of the people killed in search of The Amber Room?

4. Who is Ernst's father?

5. Who is Julius?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

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

5. Describe the encounter between Knoll and Suzanne at the dig site.

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

7. How do Loring and Suzanne eliminate Fellner and Monika from the search for The Amber Room?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 3

"The Amber Room" is a modern-day mystery and thriller story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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