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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 does Suzanne get away from Knoll?

2. Goring and Hitler had competed with each other to __________________________.

3. Who does Rachel convince Paul into seeing before they head back to Atlanta?

4. What is the setting for Chapter 45?

5. The group is unsure of whose interest in The Amber Room?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Pannik reveal to Paul and Rachel regarding explosions in the cave?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Rachel and Paul. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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