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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. What part does Innstetten need Wüllersdorf to play in his duel with Crampas?

2. In Chapter 34, who writes to Effi's parents to say she should be with them?

3. In which month does Effi die?

4. Since his duel with Crampas, what has Innstetten come to realize is important in life?

5. At dinner in Uvagla, who offers a toast to the forester?

Short Essay Questions

1. After seven years in Berlin, why does Effi's doctor recommend that she leave the city for six weeks?

2. What does Johanna point out when Roswitha says what happened between Crampas and Effi happened long ago?

3. What does Roswitha write to Innstetten to request?

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

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

6. Why do Effi and Innstetten go to Uvagla?

7. In Chapter 18, what does Crampas decide to produce?

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

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

10. What does Innstetten feel after learning of Effi's affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the affair between Effi and Major Crampas. How does it come about? Why does Effi commit adultery? How does Effi feel about Crampas? How does Crampas feel about Effi? How does the affair end?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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