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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. How can Paul best be described?

2. Where are Knoll and Rachel headed in Chapter 27?

3. Who is Fritz Pannik?

4. What is the setting for Chapter 45?

5. How does Knoll threaten Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Berry uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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