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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. Goring and Hitler had competed with each other to __________________________.

2. What does Danya give to Rachel and Knoll before they leave his house?

3. Who is Fritz Pannik?

4. What is Wayland McKoy's current business in Germany?

5. Why is McKoy so angry as he moves further into the cave?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What distracts Paul's attention during the meeting in the mine?

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

4. Describe what takes place in the mine with Rachel, Knoll and Suzanne.

5. What literary devices does the author use to indicate the dialogue and views of the different characters?

6. After Paul tells Wayland about Grumer, what does Wayland learn from Grumer when he confronts him?

7. What is the string of deaths related to The Amber Room since 1957 and what does Fellner give Knoll permission to do now?

8. What does Danya tell Rachel and Knoll about Enrich Koch?

9. How do Loring and Suzanne eliminate Fellner and Monika from the search for The Amber Room?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book "The Amber Room"? Cite an example to support your answer.

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