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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 is Gunther shocked to see in Vienna hanging out with Becker's girlfriend?

2. Who is Becker's contact in Berlin for his assignment?

3. Who is Hildegard Steininger?

4. Who contacts Gunther to thank him for helping his girlfriend?

5. Who does Gunther rescue from being raped by two German soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gunther learn from Reinhard through harsh interrogation?

2. Who is Neumann and what does he tell Gunther that helps him in his case?

3. What does Gunther do to discover more about Vogelmann and what does he find?

4. What was Becker's assignment and who did he meet with?

5. What does Liebl reveal to Gunther about many Austrians in the War and its aftermath?

6. How does Gunther kill Nebe and escape?

7. Why is Gunther willing to be a mole in the American organization in Pullach?

8. What is Gunther surprised to see in Vienna as compared to Berlin after the war?

9. What does Gunther hear after the seance?

10. Who is Dr. Rahm and why is Gunther disturbed by his involvement in the teenage murder case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Bernhard Gunther. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of honor and courage in Berlin Noir. Which characters, if any, seem honorable and courageous and in what way? Do the circumstances of war change the definition of what honor and courage is? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for Berlin Noir. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these places (Berlin, Vienna, London) change before and after the war? What affect do these changes have on the characters? Why did the author choose to use these places in Berlin Noir?

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