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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Erich study English literature?
(a) University of York.
(b) University of Cambridge.
(c) University of East London.
(d) University of Sussex.

2. What does Erich witness while drinking at an outdoor cafe in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) A public performance.
(b) A street brawl.
(c) An employee getting fired.
(d) The end of a marriage.

3. What is the last name of Erich's old friend, Oskar?
(a) Geier.
(b) Gött.
(c) Gabler.
(d) Goehr.

4. Erich's most recent novel won which prestigious award?
(a) The Prize.
(b) The Award.
(c) The Crown.
(d) The Palm.

5. When Part II begins, how long have Maurice and Edith been married?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 10 years.

6. How many of Maurice's novels were rejected by publishers following the beginning of Part II?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

7. How did Oskar die, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) He was shot by the SS when he tried to save Alysse.
(b) He died in the concentration camps.
(c) He was killed by Alysse's father.
(d) He took his life after Alysse was captured.

8. According to Edith in Part II, Chapter 2, what does Robert want from her?
(a) To bring his sons to see him.
(b) To intercede with her sister on his behalf.
(c) To deliver a letter to her sister.
(d) To speak to the judge for him.

9. What does Erich see as Maurice autographs his novel in Part I, Chapter 8?
(a) He sees Maurice laugh.
(b) He sees Maurice hold back tears.
(c) He sees Maurice sigh.
(d) He sees Maurice's hand tremble.

10. At what school is Edith going to teach?
(a) The University of East Anglia.
(b) The University of Oxford.
(c) The University of Manchester.
(d) The University of Cambridge.

11. Erich finds Maurice increasingly what in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) Bossy and narcissistic.
(b) Beautiful and serene.
(c) Arrogant and tiresome.
(d) Enchanting and captivating.

12. What controversial book was Oskar reading when he and Erich first met?
(a) Death in Venice.
(b) The Magic Mountain.
(c) Tristan.
(d) Buddenbrooks.

13. What plan did Oskar tell Erich, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) Oskar was planning to enter art school.
(b) Oskar was planning to ask Alysse to marry him.
(c) Oskar was planning to enter the army.
(d) Oskar was planning to flee Germany with Alysse.

14. Which of Edith's students refuses to accept constructive criticism?
(a) Mika.
(b) Maya.
(c) Maja.
(d) Maria.

15. To what city do Erich and Maurice travel in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Maurice speak with during lunch in Part II, Chapter 4?

2. How does Dash behave upon introducing Maurice to Gore?

3. What did Erich tell Oskar about his drawing, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 5?

4. What chore does Edith ask Maurice to accomplish in Part II, Chapter 2?

5. Whom does Erich see with a bottle of champagne in Part II, Chapter 4?

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