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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Erich react to Oskar's plan, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) He was shocked and appalled.
(b) He was curious and intrigued.
(c) He was happy and excited.
(d) He was confused and puzzled.

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

3. What controversial book was Oskar reading when he and Erich first met?
(a) Tristan.
(b) The Magic Mountain.
(c) Death in Venice.
(d) Buddenbrooks.

4. How many of Maurice's novels were rejected by publishers following the beginning of Part II?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Erich tell Oskar about his drawing, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 5?

4. Whose grave does Maurice visit in Part I, Chapter 5?

5. What job does Erich offer Maurice in Part I, Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Gore Vidal's first impressions of Maurice?

2. What does Erich witness at the beginning of Part I, Chapter 5?

3. What is the status of Maurice's literary career, according to Edith in Part II, Chapter 1?

4. How did Erich meet Oskar Gött?

5. According to Erich, who were Mischlings? How was Erich personally defined by the term, as explained in Part I, Chapter 2?

6. What does Maurice aspire to be? What obstacle does he face regarding his dream, and what advice does Erich offer him in Part I, Chapter 2?

7. How does Maurice fail regarding Gore Vidal? How do the two part ways?

8. How does Dash feel about Maurice, according to his conversation with Gore Vidal?

9. According to Edith in Part II, Chapter 2, what happened to Erich and Dash?

10. Who is Garrett Colby and how does Maurice interact with him in Part II, Chapter 1?

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