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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 22, what does Palmgren say Salander's mother's name was?

2. In Chapter 15, when does Modig tell Linden that she and Bublanski will return?

3. In Chapter 25, what transportation do Needham and Blomkvist take together at the end of the chapter?

4. In Chapter 16, where is Salander shot?

5. In Chapter 22, what health problems has Palmgren had?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Zander's story in Chapter 19?

3. In Chapter 28, what does Hanna see when she opens the door of her apartment?

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

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

6. What does August draw at the end of Chapter 20, and how does Salander interpret the drawing?

7. At the end of Chapter 29, What do Berger and Blomkvist learn through a telegram?

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

9. At the beginning of Chapter 30, what does Salander remember after receiving a text from her sister?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Holtser does not kill August when he first has the opportunity, and later he regrets that he is being forced to kill the boy. What does the author communicate about a code of conduct through Holtser and his regrets?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Family is an important theme in the novel. What is the importance of family? How might family help or hinder family members? What is revealed about family and family relationships in the novel?

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