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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom does Erich see with a bottle of champagne in Part II, Chapter 4?
(a) Oskar.
(b) Alysse.
(c) Dash.
(d) Maurice.

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

4. What is the name of Edith's first novel?
(a) Bravado.
(b) Fear.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Dread.

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

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

7. As a child, what did Erich receive every year on his birthday?
(a) A model train.
(b) A leather belt.
(c) A gold watch.
(d) A fountain pen.

8. How did Erich betray Oskar, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) He reported Alysse and her family to the SS.
(b) He set fire to Alysse's home.
(c) He ripped up Oskar's passport.
(d) He told Oskar's father about his plan to leave.

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

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

11. How does Gore feel about Maurice when the two meet?
(a) Gore is suspicious of Maurice.
(b) Gore is besotted with Maurice.
(c) Gore disapproves of Maurice.
(d) Gore is confused by Maurice.

12. Of what group was Erich a member when he was a youth?
(a) Sturmabteilung.
(b) Hitlerjugend.
(c) Ahnenerbe.
(d) Bund Deutscher Osten.

13. Whom does Maurice speak with during lunch in Part II, Chapter 4?
(a) An English writer.
(b) An Italian writer.
(c) A Spanish writer.
(d) A French writer.

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

15. What was the name of Maurice's second published novel?
(a) The Abode.
(b) The Treehouse.
(c) The Cabin.
(d) The Sanctuary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the student who introduces himself to Edith in Part II, Chapter 1?

2. To what city do Maurice and Erich travel in Part II, Chapter 3?

3. What does Erich see as Maurice autographs his novel in Part I, Chapter 8?

4. What is the last name of Erich's old friend, Oskar?

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

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