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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Interlude: The Swallow's Nest - Part II, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to being a writer, what other goal does Maurice have?
(a) To own a literary magazine.
(b) To be a father.
(c) To enter politics.
(d) To be rich.

2. What is the last name of Erich, the novelist who narrates the first part of the novel?
(a) Affermann.
(b) Ackermann.
(c) Andersonn.
(d) Allansonn.

3. Why does Erich finish the tale of Oskar in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) He thinks it will balance the scales of justice.
(b) He wants to make Maurice love him.
(c) He feels he has no choice.
(d) He believes Maurice will leave if he doesn't.

4. Whose grave does Maurice visit in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) Marcel Proust.
(b) Jim Morrison.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Honore de Balzac.

5. 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 confusing but has interesting characters.
(c) It has unrealistic characters but a unique plot.
(d) It is well written but boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Maurice's novel, as Erich discovers in Part I, Chapter 8?

2. How does Gore feel about Maurice when the two meet?

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

4. According to Edith in Part II, Chapter 2, what does Robert want from her?

5. What does Erich ask the waitress to do in Part I, Chapter 5?

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