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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 Knoll threaten Rachel?

2. Where do Paul and Rachel hide while Knoll and Margarethe fight?

3. What are Rachel's thoughts after escaping the mine explosion?

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

5. Which of the following does Loring NOT say he is leaving to Suzanne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pannik reveal to Paul and Rachel regarding explosions in the cave?

2. Even though Wayland seems to be very trusting of the Cutlers, why is Paul still reticent to reveal anything to him?

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

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

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

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

7. How do Suzanne and Knoll get killed?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Berry's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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