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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. Where are Blomkvist and Berger moved to after they are attacked in Chapter 24?

2. What does Teleborian come under fire for during the trial?

3. After her trial, what does Salander do with a married man in Europe?

4. Where does Dr. Jonasson leave Salander's cell phone for her to find it?

5. Why is Berger's husband angry with her in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many people are taking pictures outside of Blomkvist's apartment in Chapter 14?

2. What happens when Judge Iversen asks the prosecutors for an explanation of the turn of events at the trial?

3. What happens in the Section once they learn about Blomkvist's book in Chapter 23?

4. What exactly is stolen from Berger's home by her stalker?

5. What information does Plague give Salander about Teleborian?

6. How does Salander dress during her trial?

7. What does Salander come to realize about her life as she writes her autobiography?

8. What does Prosecutor Gustavsson finally agree to do in Chapter 24?

9. What does Armansky report to Blomkvist about the break-in in his apartment?

10. What does Figuerola joke to Blomkvist after they sleep together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least four negative aspects of having a protagonist as strong as Salander. Make sure to use evidence from the novel to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two male characters of your choosing from "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest," making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least three literary techniques Larsson uses to make one character of your choosing from "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" very likable OR very unlikable to the reader.

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