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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. For which ailment does Effi's doctor recommend time away from Berlin in order to cure?

2. What is the "schloon"?

3. Rather than love, what has Effi's father always believed his daughter feels for Innstetten?

4. Which poem does Effi ask Crampas about in Uvagla?

5. After moving back to Hohen-Cremmen, where does Effi enjoy walking with Pastor Niemeyer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Innstetten looked differently at life since the duel?

2. Who does Effi stay with when she goes house-hunting in Berlin?

3. Why do Effi and Innstetten go to Uvagla?

4. What does Effi hope will be helped by moving to Berlin?

5. What is found one day after Annie cuts her head?

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

7. What happens after the party traveling from Uvagla crosses the schloon?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conclusion of the novel "Effi Briest". What happens at the end of the novel? Is it surprising, satisfying or open-ended? Did you enjoy the ending? Did you enjoy the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of duty and honor in 19th century German society. Who personifies duty and honor in the story? How does the importance placed on duty and honor affect the lives of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author of the novel "Effi Briest", Theodor Fontane. Is he a respected writer? What other works has he written? Discuss his legacy.

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