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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. What do Paul and Rachel examine in Chapter 41?

2. What doe Suzanne and Loring think about Knoll?

3. Why has Paul not told McKoy yet about Grumer?

4. Who is Suzanne now trying to kill?

5. What do the signs at the cave warn intruders about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the flirtatious interaction between Knoll and Rachel as they make their way to Danya's house.

6. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

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

8. What information does Paul provide to the investigator, Fritz Pannik, and how does Paul learn about Rachel's condition?

9. What is the string of deaths related to The Amber Room since 1957 and what does Fellner give Knoll permission to do now?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

The author creates characters who are sympathetic and those who are not. Name at least three characters for whom you have sympathy and reasons why. Then name at least three characters who have not earned your sympathy and identify reasons why.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Rachel. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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