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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 5 - Part I, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Erich think of the story Maurice sends him in Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) It is exciting but poorly written.
(b) It is well written but boring.
(c) It is confusing but has interesting characters.
(d) It has unrealistic characters but a unique plot.

3. What does Erich watch at the end of Part I?
(a) The rally in Tiananmen Square.
(b) The Exxon Valdez oil spill.
(c) The World Series.
(d) The fall of the Berlin Wall.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Maurice's first published short story, as he shows Erich in Part I, Chapter 5?

3. What is the last name of Erich, the novelist who narrates the first part of the novel?

4. Which of Erich's novels is the most recent?

5. Whom did Erich notice in the Savoy Hotel bar?

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