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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 does Knoll do after he escapes from the mine?

2. What does Loring show his guests during dinner?

3. For whom is Grumer working?

4. What are Rachel's thoughts after escaping the mine explosion?

5. Who watches Rachel and Knoll enter the cave?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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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