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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. In May, when Effi becomes ill at Hohen-Cremmen, where does her mother want to take her to convalesce?

2. How long does Innstetten go to jail for his role in the duel?

3. In Chapter 22, what must Effi go to Berlin to do?

4. What does Effi dislike about the preacher at Christuskirche across the street from her flat?

5. Who does Roswitha accuse Johanna of being in love with in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What upsets Effi about Annie's behavior?

4. How does Effi feel about Innstetten at the time of her death?

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

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

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

8. Who helps Effi after her husband and family abandon her?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Effi Briest" is based on a true story. How does the real story differ from the fictional retelling? Why might Fontane have made these changes?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the recurring motif of youth in the novel "Effi Briest". How does Fontane explore the theme and how does he portray it?

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