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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What class is Edith teaching?
(a) Theories of writing.
(b) Rhetoric.
(c) Creative writing.
(d) Critical writing.

4. What book does Erich find in Maurice's bag in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) The latest novel by Erich Ackermann.
(b) The latest novel by the Spanish novelist.
(c) The latest novel by Dash Hardy.
(d) Maurice's finished novel.

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

6. To what city do Erich and Maurice go in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) Rotterdam.
(b) Delft.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) Budapest.

7. According to Edith in Part II, Chapter 2, what happened to Dash after he last saw Maurice?
(a) He was diagnosed with cancer.
(b) He hanged himself.
(c) He fell down the stairs.
(d) He drowned.

8. According to Gore, what would have happened had he allowed himself to be seduced by Maurice?
(a) He would have been miserable.
(b) He would have hurt his friend.
(c) His life would have taken a bad turn.
(d) He would have fallen in love with Maurice.

9. To what city do Maurice and Erich travel in Part II, Chapter 3?
(a) Rome.
(b) Milan.
(c) Venice.
(d) Florence.

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

11. According to Maurice, which of Gore's novels had he planned to read on the flight to Italy?
(a) The City and the Pillar.
(b) Burr.
(c) Julian.
(d) Myra Breckinridge.

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

13. What is the name of Gore Vidal's villa?
(a) Villa Cimbrone.
(b) La Rondinaia.
(c) Villa Carlotta.
(d) Villa Rufolo.

14. What surprises Erich about Maurice in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) His literary larceny.
(b) His striking beauty.
(c) His unrepentant arrogance.
(d) His strong wit.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gore Vidal describe Dash's latest novel?

2. What is Maurice's last name?

3. Which of Edith's students refuses to accept constructive criticism?

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

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

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