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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tom discuss German unification with in "Part VI"?

2. What makes Erica file for divorce from her husband?

3. Why does Tony decide to return home with Erica in "Part VI"?

4. Why does Tom fall in "Part X"?

5. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Part VI," how does Tony describe Munich when she visits there?

2. What things occur to end the marriage between Tony and Permaneder?

3. What does Tom do when Christian asks for money in "Part VII"?

4. What is Frau Consul's funeral like?

5. Why does Hugo Weinschenk go to court in "Part VIII"?

6. How does bringing Hanno the office make his relationship with Tom worse in "Part X"?

7. What makes Tom fire Christian from the business?

8. How does Hugo Weinschenk feel about Christian in "Part VIII"?

9. How does Tom feel about Tony leaving Permaneder in "Part VI"?

10. In "Part VII," what does Christian meet with Tom about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What commentary does the author provide about social class divides? Consider the marriages that take place in this novel that cross social class lines.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance of the author's use of actual historical events in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use colors in this novel? What do they symbolize? How do they serve as a motif?

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