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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. Whom does Maurice speak with during lunch in Part II, Chapter 4?
(a) A French writer.
(b) An Italian writer.
(c) A Spanish writer.
(d) An English writer.

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

3. What did Erich tell Oskar about his drawing, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) He told Oskar it was unoriginal and pornographic.
(b) He told Oskar it was unsettling and alarming.
(c) He told Oskar it was visionary and inspired.
(d) He told Oskar it was experimental and remarkable.

4. When Part II begins, how long have Maurice and Edith been married?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 8 years.

5. Why does Erich finish the tale of Oskar in Part I, Chapter 7?
(a) He feels he has no choice.
(b) He wants to make Maurice love him.
(c) He believes Maurice will leave if he doesn't.
(d) He thinks it will balance the scales of justice.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the name of Edith's sister's new boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Erich meet Oskar Gött?

3. What happened on Oskar's birthday, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 6?

4. Who is Robert and what does he want from Edith in Part II, Chapter 2?

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

6. How did the friendship between Oskar and Erich end, according to Erich in Part I, Chapter 7?

7. What signs show the changing nature of Erich and Maurice's relationship in Part I, Chapter 6?

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

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

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

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