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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complaint does Effi have about her house, which will be relevant after the birth of her child?
(a) It is too cold for a baby to stay in.
(b) It is too far for her loved ones to travel to.
(c) It is haunted by a ghost which might hurt the baby.
(d) It is too small to have visitors.

2. What is the surname of Bertha and Hertha?
(a) Hirsch.
(b) Jahnke.
(c) Müller.
(d) König.

3. Who says that Innstetten is "frosty as a snowman"?
(a) Effi.
(b) Sidonie Grasenabbs.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Cristel.

4. Who does Effi say will suffice for her husband?
(a) Any good-looking aristocrat.
(b) Any man with enough money to support her.
(c) Any man who will leave her to her own devices.
(d) Any man who treats her kindly.

5. Who is the elegantly dressed man that strolls by Effi?
(a) Capt. Thomsen.
(b) Herr Kruse.
(c) Gieshübler.
(d) Innstetten's butler.

6. What does Effi's father suggest that makes her mother call him "incorrigible"?
(a) That he'll have to go to the poor house.
(b) That he can't afford to pay for a wedding.
(c) That Effi have a honeymoon.
(d) That Effi should have a nicer dress than the one she picked out.

7. Which of the following is NOT said of Innstetten?
(a) He possesses character.
(b) He possesses morality.
(c) He possesses property.
(d) He possesses position.

8. Who does Effi claim to love in Chapter 4?
(a) People who recite poetry.
(b) People who enjoy the outdoors.
(c) Anyone who wishes her well.
(d) Anyone who can fascinate her.

9. Where does the barren road that Effi studies in Chapter 8 lead to?
(a) The beach.
(b) The church.
(c) An abandoned farm.
(d) Munich.

10. Who is Dagobert?
(a) The Briests' butler.
(b) Effi's childhood friend.
(c) Innstetten's brother.
(d) Effi's cousin.

11. What establishment is across the street from Innstetten's home?
(a) The Landrat's office.
(b) The post office.
(c) The church.
(d) The school.

12. Who lived in Effi's house before Innstetten?
(a) The Bachmeiers.
(b) The church pastor.
(c) A Chinese family.
(d) Captain Thomsen.

13. What does Effi's father imagine Innstetten will drag his daughter to see?
(a) Ancient ruins.
(b) Art collections.
(c) Operas.
(d) Horse races.

14. What month is Effi's baby due to be delivered in?
(a) December.
(b) July.
(c) September.
(d) March.

15. What kind of house does Effi tell Innstetten she wants to live in when he returns from his business trip?
(a) A small house.
(b) A brick house.
(c) A modern house.
(d) An unhaunted house.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the birth of her child, where does Effi intend to travel to?

2. What kind of home does Innstetten have?

3. How long does Innstetten give Effi to settle into her new home before scheduling visits for her?

4. How long has Innstetten known Frederich?

5. What does Effi recall used to happen to adulterous women?

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