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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What labor is Marcelo forced to do on the second day in Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) Cut holes in his fence.
(b) Cook dinner for the Germans.
(c) Clean his entire castle.
(d) Dig a grave.

2. Who does Julio unexpectedly encounter during his journey in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) His mother.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His sister.
(d) His father.

3. What is Marcelo eager to do near the end of Part 3, Chapter 5?
(a) Have another child.
(b) Give his son's body a proper burial.
(c) Return to Argentina.
(d) Die and join his son.

4. Who does Julio believe was wounded in the war when he learns about Marguerite's situation?
(a) Marcelo.
(b) Marguerite herself.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her husband.

5. Who do Marcelo and his companion visit first in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) Senator Lacour.
(b) Rene Lacour.
(c) Karl von Hartrott.
(d) Chichi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Keeper's daughter at the end of Part 2, Chapter 5?

2. Who does Luisa begin visiting in Part 3, Chapter 1?

3. How does Marcelo obtain food in Part 2, Chapter 6?

4. Who spends much time at church in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. What feeling overcomes Marcelo at the end of Part 3, Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Marcelo become friends with in Part 3, Chapter 2, and what alters their friendship?

2. How does Marcelo assuage his hunger in Part 2, Chapter 6?

3. Describe Marcelo's dinner with the Count in Part 2, Chapter 5.

4. Who does Julio find Marguerite with, and what does she confess about this person?

5. Why does Marcelo visit Julio's studio in Part 3, Chapter 2?

6. Why is it difficult for the party in Part 3, Chapter 5 to find Julio's grave?

7. What is the importance of the battle of the Marne?

8. Why does Julio return to Paris in Part 3, Chapter 4, and what happens during his stay?

9. What does Marcelo think about while sitting by his son's grave?

10. Describe the reunion between Marcelo and Julio in Part 3, Chapter 3.

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