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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 23, in Camilla's foster family, how many people committed suicide?

2. In Chapter 16, what type of vehicle does Salander commandeer when she and August are running from Holtser?

3. In Chapter 28, what does Salander do after she wakes up?

4. In Chapter 22, where were Camilla and Salander in the story that Palmgren begins to tell at the end of Chapter 22?

5. In Chapter 28, to where does Salander have plane tickets for Hanna and August?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Blomkvist suspicious of a woman who approaches him in Chapter 21?

2. In Chapter 22, how does Palmgren say that Salander took revenge on her father?

3. In Chapter 27, what do Modig and Holmberg learn from K.G. Matzon who witnesses the shootings at Grane's house?

4. In Chapter 23, who is Camilla, and what is suspected about her?

5. In Chapter 25 how does Salander identify Roger from August's drawings?

6. In Chapter 16, how does Salander realize who the assassin is?

7. Why does Salander go to the Raucher Chess Club in Chapter 15?

8. How does Grane convince Berger to use her house in Chapter 18?

9. In Chapter 28, what plans does Salander make for Hanna and August?

10. Who is Jacob Charro, and why do Bublanski and Modig interview him in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of good and evil is intertwined throughout the novel. What organizations and characters demonstrate the theme? What is revealed about good and evil in the novel, especially regarding the ability to change?

Essay Topic 2

Zander is important to Blomkvist’s investigation. Who is Zander? Why is he such an essential part of Blomkvist’s investigation? What does Zander represent in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Camilla is a foil to Salander. How would you describe the way that Camilla acts as a foil to Slander’s character? How does this relationship advance the plot?

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