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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 does Effi say will suffice for her husband?

2. After her wedding, where does Effi send her parents a full letter from?

3. How long do Effi and her mother stay in Berlin?

4. Who does Effi claim to love in Chapter 4?

5. According to Crampas, why does Innstetten tell ghost stories?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Effi say Innstetten treats her while they are on their honeymoon?

2. What are Frau and Major Crampas like?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Effi's father think of the purchases she made in Berlin?

4. What does Effi think of when she sees Innstetten in his office?

5. How is Baron Geert von Innstetten acquainted with the Briest family?

6. Why does Crampas think Innstetten tells ghost stories?

7. How is Effi Briest described?

8. Who are Effi's childhood friends?

9. What do Effi and her father discuss about Rollo when she returns to Hohen-Cremmen for a visit?

10. What change does Innstetten see in Effi after she gives birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Fontane's use of foreshadowing in the novel "Effi Breist".

Essay Topic 2

"Effi Briest" is based on a true story. How does the real story differ from the fictional retelling? Why might Fontane have made these changes?

Essay Topic 3

The novel "Effi Briest" tells the story of a young aristocratic daughter's marriage to an older Landrat. Her husband, Innstetten, is busy with his career, leaving his wife neglected. "Effi Briest" examines marriage during this era and what role both parties play in the marriage. How is Effi's life shaped in her role as the dutiful wife? How is Innstetten's role shaped as the working husband? Is the marriage between these two individuals successful? Why or why not? What obstacles does their marriage face?

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