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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the chemist say he has been too fearful to ever ask of a woman?
(a) To take a stroll.
(b) To marry.
(c) To dance.
(d) To go riding.

2. Why does Crampas say Heine is his favorite poet?
(a) Heine's poems make the most sense to him.
(b) Heine is the only poet he knows of.
(c) Heine understands love.
(d) Heine is a personal friend of his.

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

4. What kind of train do Effi and Innstetten take to Berlin?
(a) A luxury train.
(b) A freight train.
(c) A sleeper train.
(d) An express train.

5. How does Effi's mother know Baron Innstetten?
(a) He is her brother's childhood friend.
(b) He is her cousin.
(c) He is her former suitor.
(d) He is her former classmate.

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

7. What is Innstetten's dog named?
(a) Rollo.
(b) Nena.
(c) Baldur.
(d) Ajax.

8. What does Effi think Innstetten looks like when she goes to visit him in his office in Chapter 6?
(a) A magician.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A fairy tale villain.
(d) An oriental prince.

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

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

11. Where does Bismarck invite Innstetten to go?
(a) Frankfurt.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Varzin.
(d) Abenberg.

12. What animal does Crampas suggest hunting for in Chapter 16?
(a) Foxes.
(b) Seals.
(c) Deer.
(d) Bears.

13. What does the von Briest family home face?
(a) Sand dunes.
(b) The village street.
(c) A river.
(d) A farmer's field.

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

15. What office does Innstetten hold?
(a) Councillor.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Landrat.
(d) Secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What expression does Effi make when she reads Innstetten's letter in Chapter 4?

2. What worries Hertha about Effi's engagement?

3. To which regiment does Dagobert belong?

4. Where does the barren road that Effi studies in Chapter 8 lead to?

5. Who does Effi say will suffice for her husband?

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