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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. Which of the following does Suzanne NOT promise Knoll after he catches up to her?

2. Who do Loring and Suzanne invite to Castle Loukov to talk?

3. Who is Julius?

4. Who kills Grumer?

5. Whose presence does Knoll sense behind him as he enters the cave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Rachel and Paul no longer trust Wayland?

2. Describe the encounter between Knoll and Suzanne at the dig site.

3. What does the party discover when venturing further into the cave?

4. Who is Wayland McKoy and how do Paul and Rachel meet him?

5. How do Rachel and Paul differ in their views about continuing on with the investigation?

6. What has Rachel learned about herself and how does she feel about Paul now?

7. What is the purpose of the meeting between Margarethe (Suzanne) and Grumer?

8. Why are Wayland and Grumer so charming in dealing with the investors?

9. What information does Paul provide to the investigator, Fritz Pannik, and how does Paul learn about Rachel's condition?

10. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Amber Room" is a modern-day mystery and thriller story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author creates characters who are sympathetic and those who are not. Name at least three characters for whom you have sympathy and reasons why. Then name at least three characters who have not earned your sympathy and identify reasons why.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the prominent setting for the novel. Why does Berry use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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