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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Oskar do with his drawing, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) He ripped it to shreds.
(b) He gave it to Erich.
(c) He threw it in the gutter.
(d) He set it on fire.

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

3. How did Oskar die, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) He was killed by Alysse's father.
(b) He took his life after Alysse was captured.
(c) He died in the concentration camps.
(d) He was shot by the SS when he tried to save Alysse.

4. What does Erich see as Maurice autographs his novel in Part I, Chapter 8?
(a) He sees Maurice sigh.
(b) He sees Maurice laugh.
(c) He sees Maurice's hand tremble.
(d) He sees Maurice hold back tears.

5. What did Oskar tell Erich he aspired to be?
(a) An artist.
(b) A pianist.
(c) An actor.
(d) A poet.

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

7. How does Gore describe what happened during Erich Ackermann's youth?
(a) As the act of a troubled mind.
(b) As a circumstance of birth.
(c) As in the past.
(d) As not that big of a deal.

8. What did Erich give Oskar as a birthday present, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) A poem he had written.
(b) His favorite fountain pen.
(c) A set of paintbrushes.
(d) His favorite book.

9. According to Edith in Part II, Chapter 2, who surprised Maurice at a literary festival?
(a) Dash Hardy.
(b) Gore Vidal.
(c) Erich Ackermann.
(d) The Spanish writer.

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

11. What is the name of Edith's sister?
(a) Rose.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Roslyn.
(d) Rachel.

12. According to Maurice in Part I, Chapter 8, what was Erich as a youth?
(a) A cold-blooded murderer.
(b) A lovesick dupe.
(c) A Nazi sympathizer.
(d) A fool in love.

13. How does the Spanish novelist help Maurice, according to Maurice in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) He helps Maurice get a publisher.
(b) He helps Maurice get an editor.
(c) He helps Maurice get an agent.
(d) He helps Maurice get a manager.

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

15. What is the name of the story Maurice sends Erich in Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) "The Mirror."
(b) "The Replica."
(c) "The Looking Glass."
(d) "The Reflection."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erich think of the story Maurice sends him in Part I, Chapter 2?

2. What controversial book was Oskar reading when he and Erich first met?

3. How many of Maurice's novels were rejected by publishers following the beginning of Part II?

4. What does Erich watch at the end of Part I?

5. What is Maurice's last name?

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