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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. Who eventually killed Von Greis with the blessing of Herman Six?

2. Who is one of Goering's biggest rivals?

3. What is Herring clutching in his fist when he is found dead in his apartment?

4. What is Nazi Germany's capital city of Berlin preparing for in Book 1?

5. What does Hans Bock finally reveal to Gunther about the German Strength?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gunther discover about Herring?

2. What does Gunther learn when he visits Tegal Prison?

3. Why does Hermann Six want Gunther's services?

4. Describe Julius Streicher.

5. What does Gunther find when he goes to Herring's apartment after learning that Bruno is dead?

6. Who is Arthur Nebe and what does he believe?

7. Describe Goering's role.

8. When Gunther meets with Marlene, what does he learn about Six, Pfarr, and Grete?

9. Describe Bernhard Gunther.

10. What does Gunther find in Haupthandler's apartment and what does this indicate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kerr is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, briefly describe them, and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Politics play a significant role in Berlin Noir. How do politics affect the role of the main character Gunther? How do politics affect the relationships of characters? How do politics ultimately affect the final outcome at the end of the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the taboo of homosexuality that still existed at the time Berlin Noir was written in the 1950s. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during this period to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred concerning the social attitude towards homosexuality in both positive and negative ways?

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