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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Interlude: The Threatened Animal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Erich react to Oskar's plan, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) He was happy and excited.
(b) He was confused and puzzled.
(c) He was shocked and appalled.
(d) He was curious and intrigued.

2. What is the name of Edith's sister's new boyfriend?
(a) Amir.
(b) Aaron.
(c) Allen.
(d) Arjan.

3. Whose successful novel is in the window of the bookstore during the second interlude?
(a) Gore Vidal.
(b) Douglas Sherman.
(c) Rufus Shawcross.
(d) Garrett Colby.

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

5. What does Maurice do to Edith at the end of Part II, Chapter 7?
(a) Maurice humiliates her at a literary festival.
(b) Maurice pushes her down the stairs.
(c) Maurice pushes her in front of a bus.
(d) Maurice drugs her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Erich betray Oskar, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 7?

2. Who shows up unannounced at Christmas?

3. How does the Spanish novelist help Maurice, according to Maurice in Part I, Chapter 7?

4. According to Maurice, which of Gore's novels had he planned to read on the flight to Italy?

5. Where does Edith's sister plan to move?

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