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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. In Chapter 10, what does Holtser take before a mission?

2. In Chapter 4, what type of phone does Grane use?

3. In Chapter 11, what time does Lisbeth wake again?

4. In Chapter 12, who does Bublanski want to lead the investigation until he is available?

5. Who is the head of Solifon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holtser not kill August in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 11, why was the area not cordoned off after Balder's murder?

3. In Chapter 5, how does Plague describe Salander, who he knows as Wasp?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Blomkvist learn about Balder through research on the internet?

5. In Chapter 13, why does Farah Sharif wish to speak with Blomkvist?

6. In Chapter 3, who is Edwin Needham?

7. In Chapter 3, who is Amir, and how do he and Blomkvist help one another?

8. In Chapter 14, what information does Blomkvist provide Bublanski?

9. In Chapter 7, why did Ericka Berger feel that Levin was serious about helping the Millenium through Serner?

10. In Chapter 6, how does Balder feel about the man in August's drawing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grane and Bublanski have a conversation about loyalty. What are some different type of loyalties? Where does Bublanski want his team to put their loyalties? Why is it essential for them to be loyal to the investigation?

Essay Topic 2

Levin seems to be competing with Blomkvist. How would you describe the relationship between the two men? What role does their relationship play in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Kira’s subordinates are grateful to her, but they also fear her. Why are Kira’s subordinates grateful to her? Why do they also fear her? What is the connection between gratitude and fear?

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