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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the neighbor that Marcelo befriends?
(a) Madriaga.
(b) Karl von Hartrott.
(c) Argensola.
(d) Senator Lacour.

2. How does Madriaga treat Karl and Elena's children?
(a) Spoils them completely.
(b) Karl and Elena do not have children.
(c) The same as all of his other grandchildren.
(d) Refuses to acknowledge them as his grandchildren.

3. Why does Marcelo take his family to Berlin?
(a) To visit the von Hartrotts.
(b) To go to Madriaga's funeral.
(c) To escape the upcoming war.
(d) Marcelo does not take his family to Berlin.

4. What does Death carry in Tchernoff's story?
(a) A sword.
(b) A scale.
(c) A bow.
(d) A sickle.

5. Who does Marguerite see at the rail station in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) Marcelo.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Julio.
(d) Her brother.

6. Why does Marcelo leave Paris?
(a) To find a wife.
(b) To make his wealth.
(c) Because his mother dies.
(d) To avoid military duty.

7. Who commits suicide at the end of Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Julio.
(b) The German woman who lives next door to Julio and Argensola.
(c) Marcelo.
(d) Argensola.

8. Where does the Desnoyers family move halfway through Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Berlin.
(d) New York City.

9. What colors do the French wear?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue and red.

10. Where does Dona Luisa spend much time?
(a) Work.
(b) Church.
(c) Library.
(d) Home.

11. Who visits Julio's studio in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Julius von Hartrott.
(b) Chichi Desnoyers.
(c) Karl von Hartrott.
(d) Marcelo Desnoyers.

12. Who does Marguerite accompany to the rail station in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Julio.
(d) Marcelo.

13. Who does Madriaga spoil?
(a) Julius von Hartrott.
(b) Julio Desnoyers.
(c) Marcelo Desnoyers.
(d) Karl von Hartrott.

14. Who do Luisa and Elena pray for at church in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The soldiers.
(b) The religious community.
(c) Argensola.
(d) Marcelo.

15. Who is Julio surprised to find at his parents' house?
(a) Aunt Elena.
(b) Marguerite Laurier.
(c) Marguerite's husband.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is the captain of the boat on which Julio returns to France?

2. Whose acquaintance does Argensola make while Julio is in Argentina?

3. How does Marguerite feel about her studies?

4. Who has no concern for humanity, according to Tchernoff?

5. Where does Marcelo go after leaving France?

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