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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. At what school is Edith going to teach?
(a) The University of Manchester.
(b) The University of Cambridge.
(c) The University of East Anglia.
(d) The University of Oxford.

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

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

11. Whom did Erich notice in the Savoy Hotel bar?
(a) A young waiter.
(b) A young bellhop.
(c) A young bartender.
(d) A young singer.

12. 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 ripped up Oskar's passport.
(c) He set fire to Alysse's home.
(d) He told Oskar's father about his plan to leave.

13. Erich finds Maurice increasingly what in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) Arrogant and tiresome.
(b) Enchanting and captivating.
(c) Bossy and narcissistic.
(d) Beautiful and serene.

14. To what city do Erich and Maurice travel in Part II, Chapter 4?
(a) Cordoba.
(b) Seville.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Madrid.

15. What is Maurice's last name?
(a) Swift.
(b) Sadler.
(c) Shore.
(d) Stockwell.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Edith in Part II, Chapter 2, when will her second novel be finished?

4. How does Dash behave upon introducing Maurice to Gore?

5. According to Gore, what would have happened had he allowed himself to be seduced by Maurice?

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