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

2. How long does Innstetten give Effi to settle into her new home before scheduling visits for her?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) A month.
(d) Half a week.

3. At which inn do the Innstettens enjoy lunch?
(a) The Alexander Inn.
(b) The Graf Zeppelin Inn.
(c) The Azenberg Inn.
(d) The Prince Bismarck Inn.

4. Where do Crampas, Innstetten and Effi often go riding horses?
(a) In farmer's fields.
(b) At a race track.
(c) Through the forest.
(d) The beach.

5. What does Marietta says destroys careers?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Greed.
(c) The theater.
(d) Marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Innstetten meet Crampas?

2. What kind of train do Effi and Innstetten take to Berlin?

3. After they have married, what of Effi does her father say that Innstetten will NOT be able to cope with?

4. Who is Christel?

5. Who does Effi's father say would have been a better match for Innstetten?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Effi Briest described?

2. As she studies the surroundings of her new home, who does Effi see stroll past?

3. How is Baron Geert von Innstetten acquainted with the Briest family?

4. What does Effi's sea burial for the gooseberry skins remind her of?

5. How does Effi say Innstetten treats her while they are on their honeymoon?

6. How do the Niemeyers respond to news of Effi's engagement?

7. Who are Effi's childhood friends?

8. Why does Innstetten hope Effi will become well-liked?

9. What does Effi think of when she sees Innstetten in his office?

10. Who are Innstetten's domestic servants?

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