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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. Living at Hohen-Cremmen, who does Effi wish she had as a companion?

2. After the duel with Crampas, what consititutes a good day for Innstetten?

3. What ancient artifact do Effi and Innstetten see at Lake Hertha?

4. What does Roswitha say she would rather do than give birth again?

5. What happens to Annie when she falls one day after school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Effi coincidentally see on the horse tram, and what does she become inspired to do?

2. What does Wüllersdorf say Innstetten should resign himself to?

3. Why doesn't Effi travel to Switzerland or Menton when she is ill, even though the doctor recommends it?

4. After the duel, what does Innstetten think he should have done instead?

5. What do Effi's acquaintances in Berlin often swap anecdotes about?

6. Describe the poem, "God's Wall", which Effi knows from childhood.

7. How does Effi say good-bye to Gieshübler?

8. How is Effi reminded of Crampas while on vacation with Innstetten?

9. In Chapter 34, who recommends that Effi go back to Hohen-Cremmen?

10. Why does Innstetten say he must duel with Crampas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Fontane's use of symbolism in the novel "Effi Briest".

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Effi and Innstetten. Why do they marry, and is their marriage a happy one? Why or why not? How does Innstetten treat Effi? What does he feel for her? How does Effi feel about Innstetten? How does their marriage end?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the social conventions of the time period in which the novel is set. How do the social conventions and moral code of the time affect the actions and reactions of the characters? How are the characters' lives shaped by these social conventions?

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