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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Maurice speaks to the principal in the second interlude, what object catches his attention?
(a) An antique clock.
(b) An abacus.
(c) A ruler.
(d) A silver frame.

2. How old is Maurice's son during the second interlude?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 7.

3. According to Maurice in Part III, Chapter 3, what did he do after Dash fell in love with him?
(a) He denied him everything.
(b) He stopped speaking to him.
(c) He returned his love.
(d) He mocked him.

4. How does Maurice describe Daniel in Part III, Chapter 2?
(a) As an artist.
(b) As a meddler.
(c) As a provocateur.
(d) As a gift.

5. What is the name of Edith's agent, according to Edith in Part II, Chapter 8?
(a) Allie.
(b) Amber.
(c) Anna.
(d) Adele.

6. In what city does Maurice live in the third and final part of the novel?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Rome.
(c) Boston.
(d) London.

7. According to Maurice in the second interlude, what was the rumor about Henry Rowe's father?
(a) He was a famous writer.
(b) He was a murderer.
(c) He was an important government figure.
(d) He was killed for betraying the IRA.

8. What happens to Edith at the end of Part II, Chapter 8?
(a) Her life support is removed.
(b) She divorces Maurice.
(c) She is taken into surgery.
(d) She wakes up.

9. According to Maurice in Part III, Chapter 3, he has no guilt for what happened to whom?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Dash.
(c) Edith.
(d) Erich.

10. According to Maurice in the second interlude, why does he become involved with Henry Rowe?
(a) Because he wanted to hear tales of his life.
(b) Because he wanted revenge.
(c) Because he was curious.
(d) Because he was in love with him.

11. What letter did Edith receive in Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) A letter from the head of her department.
(b) A letter from her editor.
(c) A letter from Rebecca's lawyer.
(d) A letter from Maurice's agent.

12. What does Edith ask the head of her department in Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) If she might have a guest speaker.
(b) If she might take some vacation time.
(c) If she might end the semester early.
(d) If she might extend her teaching career.

13. What is Theo's last name?
(a) Fromm.
(b) Faber.
(c) Fleig.
(d) Field.

14. What does Edith discover about Maurice in Part II, Chapter 7?
(a) Maurice stole Garrett's novel.
(b) Maurice stole her novel.
(c) Maurice stole Erich's novel.
(d) Maurice stole Dash's novel.

15. What condition does Maurice's son suffer from?
(a) Croup.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) COPD.
(d) Asthma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which author is angry with Maurice in the second interlude?

2. According to Maurice in Part III, Chapter 3, how old was Daniel when he died?

3. What does Edith discover about herself in Part II, Chapter 7?

4. Maja is caught plagiarizing from what publication?

5. According to Maurice in Part III, Chapter 2, what does he experience after reading Theo's letter?

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