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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 had wanted The Amber Room more than Hitler did?

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

3. Who is Suzanne now trying to kill?

4. What does Fritz assure Paul of?

5. Which of the following did McKoy NOT do with the money from investors?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What literary devices does the author use to indicate the dialogue and views of the different characters?

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

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

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

7. How do Rachel and Paul differ in their views about continuing on with the investigation?

8. Why are Wayland and Grumer so charming in dealing with the investors?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book "The Amber Room"? Cite an example to support your answer.

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