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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. 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.

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

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

4. What plan did Oskar tell Erich, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 6?
(a) Oskar was planning to enter art school.
(b) Oskar was planning to ask Alysse to marry him.
(c) Oskar was planning to flee Germany with Alysse.
(d) Oskar was planning to enter the army.

5. How does Dash behave upon introducing Maurice to Gore?
(a) Sad.
(b) Possessive.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Jubilant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of Erich's novels is the most recent?

3. What is Maurice's last name?

4. What is the name of Edith's sister?

5. What is the last name of the American writer disliked by Erich?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Erich meet Oskar Gött?

2. Briefly describe Erich's past as related in Part I, Chapter 1.

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

4. Who is Edith? What career is she undertaking in Part II, Chapter 1?

5. What happens to Erich during the panel event in Part I, Chapter 6? How did Maurice respond?

6. What moves Erich to jealousy while he and Maurice are in Madrid?

7. How does Maurice dash Erich's hopes in Part I, Chapter 7?

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

9. What is Gore Vidal's opinion of Dash Hardy, both professionally and personally?

10. What sketch did Oskar show Erich, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 5? What did Erich say about it? What did Erich think about it?

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