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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 Berger react to the news about her boss's illegal activities in Chapter 14?

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

3. How does Berger describe her marriage in Chapter 15?

4. How does Judge Iversen react to the course of events during Salander's trial?

5. What does Salander surprise Annika by asking her once the trial is over?

Short Essay Questions

1. What must the group working to support Salander show, as indicated in Chapter 13?

2. What information does Plague give Salander about Teleborian?

3. Under what conditions is Salander set free?

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

5. What does Blomkvist say on the note he leaves in Salander's apartment?

6. Why does Blomkvist tell Berger the news about her new boss's illegal activities in Chapter 14?

7. What do Figuerola and Edklinth learn about Gullberg in Chapter 16?

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

9. What happens at the big meeting in Chapter 17?

10. What is Jonas Sandberg arrested for in Chapter 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mysteries, and the Millennium Series in particular, are an especially popular type of novel. Discuss at least four aspects of Larsson's writing style that resonates so strongly with such a large audience, citing specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least three literary devices that Larsson uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Describe at least three things that Larsson is able to do with the character of Lisbeth because she is a woman AND at least 3 things he is *not* able to do with her because she is a woman.

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